By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: CBN Approves 3 Firms for Money Transfers to Nigeria, Blocks Others
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
BusinessNews

CBN Approves 3 Firms for Money Transfers to Nigeria, Blocks Others

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: August 3, 2016
Share
1 Min Read
SHARE

cbn111111-2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has blocked hundreds of firms for money transfers to Nigeria from other countries in the world.

Only three companies – Western Union, MoneyGram and Ria – will be able to continue operations, following an extreme and unexpected move by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

All other international Money Transfer Operators, have been instructed by their local correspondents that transfers to Nigeria will no longer be processed and is, accordingly, suspending services immediately.

- Advertisement -

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:CBNMoney TransferNigeria
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article Osun State Sues 18 Banks Over Environmental Charges
Next Article President Buhari Appoints New Permanent Secretary, Redeploys 8 Others

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 2 weeks ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Senate Considers Raising Supreme Court Judges to 30 to Address Case Backlog
News
NiMet Forecasts Three Days of Thunderstorms and Rain Across Nigeria Starting Saturday
News
Obidient Movement Slams Tinubu Over ‘Opposition in Disarray’ Comment, Calls It Undemocratic and Dangerous
Politics
Presidency Refutes Fake Viral List Claiming Aisha Yesufu Among National Honour Recipients
News
June 12: MKO Abiola’s Family Demands N45bn Contract Debt Details Amid Renewed Calls for Justice
News Top stories
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

Halima Buba
News

EFCC Arraigns SunTrust Bank MD, Executive Director Over Alleged $12m Money Laundering

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 13, 2025
Seun Ogunbambo
News

EFCC Declares Seun Ogunbambo Wanted Over ₦976.6 Million Oil Subsidy Fraud

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 13, 2025
Explainer

In-Depth Analysis of Air India Boeing 787 Crash in Ahmedabad

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 13, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?