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Nigeria’s central bank to stay open amid coronavirus outbreak

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Nigeria’s central bank said on Wednesday it would remain open amid the global coronavirus outbreak.

“The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in line with its mandate of ensuring monetary and price stability, will remain open for business during these trying times,” it said in a statement. Reuters

Pix: CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

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