Nigeria’s banks and fintech companies are raising concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s six-month deadline for moving payment transaction data onto local infrastructure, warning that a rushed transition could …
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is investigating complaints that some commercial banks are restricting customers’ access to funds held in domiciliary accounts, amid growing concerns over delays and limits …
CBN Data Localisation Deadline Puts Bank Cloud Spending Under Pressure Nigeria’s cloud infrastructure has the capacity to support banks as they move payment data and other workloads to local infrastructure …
Banks’ deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), known as the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF), rose to a seven-month high of ₦7.33 trillion a day after the apex bank …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 350 basis points, cutting the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent …
Nigeria recorded a record $947 million in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, bringing the country closer to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) $1 …
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CBN Recapitalisation Drive Nears Deadline as More Banks Meet 2026 Capital Threshold
With the March 31, 2026 deadline drawing closer, Nigeria’s banking sector is witnessing accelerated activity as lenders race to comply with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirements. Contrary …
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Banks Intensify Capital Raise as CBN Strengthens Oversight and Pushes Basel III Transition
Nigeria’s Deposit Money Banks are increasing efforts to raise fresh capital as the Central Bank of Nigeria intensifies its oversight to build a stronger, more resilient financial system. The apex …
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Reps Clash Over Committee to Probe CBN as Lawmakers Summon Cardoso on Alleged N16tn Non-Remittance
A heated confrontation broke out in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as lawmakers disagreed sharply over which committee should question the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi …
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CBN removes all cash-deposit limits, retains strict withdrawal ceilings
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced major changes to the country’s cash-management rules, removing all limits on how much cash customers can deposit in banks while maintaining strict weekly …