Nigerian commercial banks and other financial institutions branches nationwide will be closed on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
This is in observance of this year’s (2024) Independence Day celebration, as announced by the federal government.
TimesNow.com.ng reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government declared Tuesday, October 1, a public holiday to commemorate the Nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government.
Magdalene Ajan, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Interior, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, September 28.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary.
He urged the people to remain steadfast in nation-building and wished Nigerians a Happy Independence Day Anniversary.
Nigerian banks have sent out email and social media messages to announce the operation change.
One of the banks Wema, told its customers:
However, Zenith Bank will be open on Tuesday but only till 2 pm.
Zenith Bank message to customers reads:
Other banks will communicate the operational changes directly to their customers.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Unity Bank had resolved the network issues that had affected its customers.
The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria released a public statement on the network issues.
The bank has apologised for the inconvenience and announced that regular services have been restored.
To further address the challenge, the bank has decided to open during weekends to alleviate customers’ difficulties and provide additional support.
Proofread by Kola Muhammed, journalist and copyeditor at TimesNow.com.ng
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
