National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that the new National Identification Number (NIN) card can be used by Nigerians for financial transactions including payments and cash withdrawals, in addition to being used as a means of identification. Kayode Adegoke, head of Corporate Communications, and Peter Iwegbu, director of Card […]
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Legal experts have analyzed the implications of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) reaffirmation of its 5% borrowing cap under the Ways and Means facility for the fiscal years 2024-2025. The CBN’s facility allows the federal government to borrow up to 5% of the previous year’s revenue to address budget […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports suggesting that it is currently conducting a general recruitment exercise. This clarification follows the posting of a job vacancy on the Bank’s website on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, which led to widespread speculation. Read Also: CBN Withdraws Directive on Cybersecurity Levy for […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rescinded its directive to banks and other financial institutions to impose a cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers. Initially issued on May 6, the directive required commercial, merchant, non-interest, and payment service banks, as well as mobile money operators and payment service providers, […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed banks to cease charging customers for cash deposits until September 30, 2024. Concerns were raised by customers of some Deposit Money Banks regarding the imposition of processing fees for cash deposits starting May 1. These banks had planned to levy two percent […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strongly denounces the recent directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to impose a 0.005 percent Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transfers. This levy, set to be deducted at transaction origination, adds yet another burden to the already strained finances of hardworking Nigerians. The […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed banks operating in the country to commence charging a cybersecurity levy on transactions, according to a circular issued on Monday. The implementation of this levy is set to begin two weeks from the date of the circular. The directive, applicable to all […]
The Federal government’s recent announcement of plans to introduce three new national identity cards in May has received a chilly reception from the public. The initiative, aimed at targeting 104 million citizens, is part of a larger effort to establish a unified and secure digital identity framework across the nation. […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed plans to implement new guidelines aimed at licensing, registering, and screening digital and virtual assets service providers (VASPs). VASPs, as defined by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), are entities facilitating exchanges between virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) and fiat currencies, as well as […]
CBN Undergoes Major Restructuring: Plans to Relocate Key Departments to Lagos Amidst Staff Discontent The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is undergoing significant changes under the leadership of Governor Yemi Cardoso, with plans to relocate major departments from the Abuja headquarters to the former headquarters in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. This […]