FX Backlog: CBN pays out $400mn to settle ‘genuine requests’

In a bid to address the lingering backlog of foreign exchange payments, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday said it has disbursed $400 million to verified and legitimate applicants.

This move comes amidst efforts to stabilise the foreign exchange market and ensure timely access to FX for businesses and individuals.

The CBN’s audited accounts showed a $7 billion backlog, with an attendant impact on the depreciation of the local unit.