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Why E-Naira Is Safer Than Bitcoin, Other Popular Cryptos

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Godwin Emefiele

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ascribed stability to the banking system as an advantage of adopting its soon to be launched digital currency, e-Naira.

CBN’s deputy governor in charge of operations, Folashodun Shonubi made comments at a seminar hosted by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria in Lagos, themed ‘Central Bank Digital Currencies: Insights for the 21st Century Banker.’

Mr Shonubi stated that the e-naira would prove safer than “privately issued cryptocurrency”, adding that the launch of digital currency would be to complement existing payment pathways, thereby ensuring a stable system.

“The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will also make it easier for the banking system to comply with existing laws such as anti-money laundering, customer protection against fraud and ensuring the safety and stability of the payment system.

“For banks in developing nations, it will enhance their liquidity, efficiency in national remittances and challenge the high cost of remittances as the world rebounds in the post-pandemic. I am of the view that the era of CBDC promotes greater opportunities, and the central bank must be aware of the risks and mitigate them,” Mr Shonubi said.

He also spoke on the importance of eNaira in Africa’s largest economy that included cross-border trade facilitation, financial inclusion, monetary policy effectiveness, improved payment efficiency, revenue tax collection, remittance improvement, and targeted social interventions.

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