Naira scarcity: Businesses feeling the pinch
08 February 2023 |
10:36 am
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the naira redesign policy is affecting operations of businesses in Nigeria, stressing that the chamber expects a smooth transition to the use of the new notes for business transactions.
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