The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new technology to its e-Naira app in a bid to boost the CBDC adoption The post CBN Integrates NFC Technology Into its CBDC App appeared first on Latest News and Insights on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Investing.
Markedly, the apex bank has shown its commitment to the e-Naira project with no sign of abandoning it anytime soon despite the ousting of its governor Godwin Emefiele which happened almost two months ago after a new leadership came into power.
Nigeria Upgraded its CBDC to Boost Adoption
According to the CBN, the e-Naira was designed in collaboration with the banking community and relevant stakeholders. It also “marks a major step forward in the evolution of money and the CBN is committed to ensuring that the eNaira, like the physical Naira, is accessible by everyone.”
Mobile Banking Feature for e-Naira
Those with bank accounts can also complete e-Naira transactions by using NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP). At the time, Governor Emefiele explained that “Nigerians, both banked and unbanked, will be able to open an eNaira wallet and conduct transactions by simply dialling *997# from their phones.”
Additional Features Coming Soon to e-Naira
There had also been the integration of QR codes to boost the adoption rate of the e-Naira. The deputy director of the CBN’s risk management department Joseph Angaye mentioned that the banking regulator is committed to leveraging innovative technology to improve users’ experience.
He announced that the e-Naira would be furnished with some programmability features that could limit CBDC payments exclusively to designated government programs, and in return, reduce the risk of fraud.