Nigeria faces a troubling paradox. Despite currency circulation reaching a record high of ₦4.5 trillion in October 2024—a 4.7 percent increase from the previous month—cash scarcity continues to plague the nation. Nigerians endure long queues at banks and ATMs, often leaving without cash or wit
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