Importers, students, others to benefit from CBN’s $10bn forex clearance

Acting Governor of the CBN, Folashodun Shonubi, who disclosed this recently said banks will be vital in clearing the backlogs, considering the DMBs control 75 percent of forex transactions.

Other applicants listed are requests for dollars to pay international school fees, and medical bills abroad, as well as Business Travel Allowances (BTAs) and Personal Travel Allowances (PTAs).