Sending and Receiving Money in Nigeria

Regional News By Lauren Armstrong July 29, 2021

This Q&A provides the most up-to-date information about money transfer services in Nigeria and will be updated regularly to reflect any change to services.

Changes in Western Union Service

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to discontinue all payouts in Naira immediately and payout strictly in US Dollars (USD) in Nigeria moving forward. Western Union continues to work closely with the CBN to ensure we are in compliance with the new regulation as we manage this transition.