A Lot More Required for CBDC Adoption to Take Off In Emerging Markets

The adoption of Nigeria’s CBDC has been slow and fraught with challenges, Owen Odia, Nigeria Country Manager at Luno, tells PYMNTS. The fact that the local traditional banking system is pretty well developed is a major contributing factor, she says, adding that unless the eNaira offers something different, there will be little incentive for people to adopt the digital currency.