eNaira slowly gains traction post-launch amidst glitches By Cointelegraph

Nov 2, 2021



The rollout of the world’s second central financial institution digital forex, or CBDC, is off to a rocky begin. Final week, Nigeria rolled out its eNaira CBDC after the Bahamas turned the first nation on the earth to launch theirs, often known as The Sand Greenback, the yr prior.

In a assertion quoted by native information outlet The Nation, Central Financial institution of Nigeria, or CBN, Governor Godwin Emefiele stated “overwhelming curiosity and inspiring response”. Equally, President Muhammadu Buhari estimates that the eNaira might generate a further $29 billion in financial exercise over the following decade, citing the potential for direct authorities welfare funds through the digital forex.