In April 2024, Citigroup nearly made one of the biggest banking blunders in history, accidentally crediting a customer’s account with $81 trillion.
The mistake, caused by a manual entry error, went unnoticed by two employees before a third spotted it 90 minutes later. It then took hours to reve
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Oluwatobi Ojabello
Oluwatobi Ojabello, PhD, is a dynamic and multi-dimensional Assistant Editor for Economy and Markets with over two years of professional journalism experience. He delivers authoritative, data-driven coverage of fiscal policy, financial institutions and capital markets, using clear analysis to explain Nigeria’s most complex economic developments. His work focuses on macroeconomic policy, financial stability and corporate performance, turning technical issues into accessible narratives that inform both experts and everyday readers.
