Obinna Chima in Lagos and James Emejo in Abuja
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday extended indefinitely its ‘Naira 4 Dollar Schemeâ introduced to encourage remittances from Nigerians in the Diaspora.
The CBN, in a circular posted on its website, said the initiative initially expected to end this month would continue until further notice in order to sustain the gains of the scheme.
Also yesterday, CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, said the bank would continue to resist the importation of maize into the country.
The CBN had in a circular dated March 5, 2021, signed by Mr. A.S. Jibrin, on behalf of the Director, Trade and Exchange Department stated that the âNaira 4 Dollar Scheme,â which became effective in March, would end tomorrow.