Banks Shut Branches for Christmas, Urge Digital Banking Use
Nigerian banks and capital market firms will close physical branches for Christmas. Customers are advised to use mobile apps, USSD, and online platforms for uninterrupted services.
Nigerian banks and capital market firms will close physical branches for Christmas. Customers are advised to use mobile apps, USSD, and online platforms for uninterrupted services.
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Access Holdings plans a N40bn private placement in foreign currency to meet CBN's recapitalisation rules and fund expansion. The move comes as the March deadline nears.
Nigerian banks will close branches early on Dec 24 & 31 and fully on Dec 25 & Jan 1. Customers advised to use ATMs, mobile apps, and USSD for transactions during the public holidays.
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