A Nigerian bank has announced the introduction of new charges on foreign currency transfers. However, transfers made by customers between their own accounts within the bank will be exempt from these new fees, according to Legit.ng.

Nigeria is advocating for a cross-border payment system that eliminates the need for third-party currencies, according to Techpoint Africa. The discussion includes the recent approval of Yellow Card in Switzerland and Daya's successful fundraising of $2.4 million aimed at developing stablecoin payment infrastructure.

According to Punch, Nigeria's top banks raised their technology budgets by 43% in the first quarter of 2026, investing N119 billion in digital infrastructure. This increase aims to enhance services and address the growing demand for digital transactions.

The Nigerian naira has depreciated by at least N9 against the United States dollar at the Central Bank of Nigeria's official foreign exchange window, according to Tribune Online.

On June 24, 2026, the Nigerian naira experienced its highest depreciation against the dollar in two weeks, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The official exchange rate reached N1,380.08 per dollar, marking a continued bearish trend for the currency in the foreign exchange market.

According to the Central Bank of Nigeria's monthly economic report for February 2026, net foreign exchange inflow into the economy decreased by 24 percent month-on-month, falling to $6.92 billion from $9.22 billion in January. The report indicated that this decline was driven by various factors, although specific reasons were not detailed in the blurb.