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Banks and other financial institutions in the country will be closed on Thursday, August 1, 2024, as the planned hunger strike begins across the country.
Banks have advised their employees not to report for work on Thursday as they monitor the protest, fearing a repeat of previous incidents where banks were targeted.
Some banks have announced closures, while others have advised caution during protest.
Pension fund administrators and asset management firms have also announced closures on August 1 and 2, 2024, urging customers to use digital channels for transactions.
The PFA went on to urge its customers to adopt its digital channels for their transactions.
Asset Management firm, Meristem Securities Limited, also issued a notice of closure to its customers on Wednesday.
The notice read: “Dear esteemed client. Due to the upcoming nationwide protest tomorrow, this is to inform you that all our offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja will be closed on Thursday, 1st June 2024. We will closely monitor the situation and provide further communication, depending on the developments of the protest.”
Their customers were advised to reach them via their online channels.
