Is Nigeria ready to give up naira controls for regional currency?
23 September 2020 |
10:57 am
West Africa's aspirations for a single currency hit a setback after its leaders met in Niamey for a one-day summit earlier this week and passed a resolution to delay the proposed adoption until all critical issues are resolved.
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