Following the the scarcity of new Naira note in Nigeria, The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has now provide solution on how Nigerians can report any Point of sales POS, who charge above #200 for withdrawal.
CBN, released emergency telephone numbers where Nigerians could report POS selling new naira notes or charging above N200 for withdrawal of amounts up to N10,000.
CBN Governor’s Director, Mr Joseph Omayuku, made this known during a briefing with journalists earlier
While warning syndicates engaging in illegal practices to desist forthwith, Omayuku advised members of the public to report erring PoS agents by reaching out to the CBN contact centre on 07002255226; Telephone Ext: 711025 – 7; contactcbn@cbn.gov.ng and its social media handles.
The scarcity of the new naira notes has been biting Nigerians so hard, with many rejecting the old notes as legal tender, while some state governors have resolved to sue the Federal Government for the challenges experienced in their respective states.
Despite the hardship with the redesign policy, there are still complaints of hitches in online payment platforms of banks leading to failed transactions.
According to report, the hitches occur because digital platforms are not strong enough to accommodate the surge of electronic transactions in recent times as people resort to online payments in response to the scarcity of cash.
Those who reject online payments cite challenges associated with it as reasons.
The CBN official, however, countered the analogy, saying it is “not as bad as to warrant rejection of transfer payments.
