The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says
The Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN) says the bank does not charge any fee on the COVID-19 loan
applicati
find on as claimed in false reports circulated on social media.
The CBN’s Director,
Corporate Communications Department, Mr. Isaac Okorafor said this in a
statement in Abuja on Monday.
Okorafor explained that
procedures fo
house r accessing the N50 billion Targeted Credit Facility (TCF)
stimulus package for households and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
affected by the p
business andemic were clearly spelled out.
“The attention of CBN
has again been drawn to false reports on the social media circles, those loan
seekers and owners of small scale businesses who apply for loans provided to
cushion the effects of COVID-19 are required to pay a certain amount as
application processing fees.
“Members of the public,
particularly, households and owners of small scale businesses are therefore
advised to disregard any message requiring them to pay any amount to process
their applications.
“Prospective applicants
are advised to approach NIRSAL Micro Finance Bank or the CBN branch nearest to
them for clarification on the procedure for accessing any of the bank’s related
loans.
“Any observed irregularities
should be reported to the Consumer Protection department of the CBN via
cpd@cbn.gov.ng or call 07002255226” he stated.
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