Prior to the change, the implementation of QR code payments in Nigeria was only based on the Merchant-present mode, where merchants presented a generated QR code for buyers to accept in order to successfully complete a payment transaction.
The CBN mentioned that it will continue to monitor industry developments and issue further guidance when necessary, following its nation-wide plan for digitalisation.
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