July 12, 2023/CBN

Further to the circular referenced TED/FEM/FPC/GEN/01/011 dated November 30, 2020 in respect of the above subject, the Central Bank of Nigeria hereby announces Naira as a payout option for receipts of proceeds of International Money Transfers.

Accordingly, all recipients of diaspora remittances through the CBN approval IMTQOs on the attached list shall henceforth have the option of receiving Naira payment in addition to USD and eNaira as payout options.

For the avoidance of doubt, International Money Transfer Operators are required to pay out the proceeds using the Investors’ & Exporters’ Window rate as the anchor rate on the day of the transaction.

This regulation takes effect immediately. Please note and ensure compliance.