The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN says Messrs Azimo and Transfer Wise are not authorised by the Apex bank to operate as International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) therefore the general public should desist from patronizing them.
A disclaimer issued by the CBN on Wednesday and signed by Osita Nwanisobi Acting Director, Corporate Communications said:
“The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to the activities of Messrs. Azimo and Messrs. Transfer Wise, both of which are purportedly transacting business, albeit unauthorised, as International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs).
The Bank wishes to notify the general public that neither Messrs. Azimo nor Messrs. Transfer Wise is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate as an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO).
The Public is therefore advised to beware of the activities of Messrs. Azimo and Messrs. Transfer Wise and desist from patronizing the companies forthwith. Anyone who patronizes the unregistered companies, does so at his or her own risk”. The statement said.
