NLC rejects CBN’s cybersecurity levy

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the 0.5 (0.005) percent Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transfers introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The CBN had in a memo directed banks and payment service operators to effect the deductions effective in two weeks.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by its President, Joe Ajaero, the NLC warned that the move aimed at bolstering cybersecurity measures would worsen the financial strain already faced by the citizens.