The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s inability to satisfy the cash demands of commercial banks is the reason for the nation’s growing cash crisis.
Olusoji Oluwole, president of ASSBIFI emphasized the negative effects of the shortage, especially as the holiday season draws near, emphasizing the need for cash in the cause of business and shopping.
He pointed out that while shops make money by selling cash rather than reinvesting it in the banking system, the apex bank has not been able to match the cash demands of banks.
He claimed that the apex bank has not been able to meet banks’ cash demands, hence, retailers profit by selling cash instead of reinvesting it in the banking system.
Oluwole also canvased a move away from cash, highlighting the fact that a cashless economy is more cost-effective, secure, and efficient.
The president of ASSBIFI also urged security forces to take tough measures against illicit currency trade.
Authorities should look into reports of point-of-sale operators purchasing cash from supermarkets and gas stations.
meanwhile, Nigerians have continued to lament the scarcity of cash especially as Christmas draws near.
Iyabo Fola said,
Bola Adio said,
TimesNow.com.ng reported that Point-of-sale (PoS) companies have raised their fees by as much as 100% in response to the growing nationwide cash shortage.
The banks have set an ATM cash withdrawal cap of N5,000 and an over-the-counter withdrawal cap of N10,000 per transaction, according to visits to a few of the city of Lagos’ banks.
When questioned about the rationale behind the new cap, a Zenith Bank employee in Marina, Lagos, stated that they were waiting on supplies from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and that there was no cash.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
