Cash culture defies digital payments as Nigerians hold N5.19trn outside banks

By Uche Usim Despite years of investment in digital payments, mobile banking and financial inclusion initiatives, Nigerians continue to rely heavily on cash transactions, with currency held outside the banking system rising to N5.19 trillion in May 2026. Latest Money and Credit Statistics released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that cash outside

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