
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a proposal for a pan-African payment card aimed at facilitating direct transactions between African currencies. This initiative seeks to reduce reliance on foreign currencies like the U.S. dollar, thereby lowering transaction costs and enhancing intra-African trade.
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