CBN Approves Name Change for Nigerian Banks – Here’s the Full List

Nigerian banks are currently undergoing significant changes to improve their operations, increase profitability, and better position themselves in a highly competitive industry.

Major Nigerian banks, such as First Bank, Sterling Bank, and Zenith Bank, have recently announced significant changes in their name, organizational structure, and operations.

Read more

CBN Prohibits Banks from Operating POS: What it Means for Electronic Payments

CBN Prohibits Cash-in and Cash-out Transactions via PoS for Agents

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a circular announcing the Exposure Draft of the Regulatory Framework for Agent Banking in Nigeria.

As per Section 8.3 of the guidelines, the CBN has prohibited agents from using PoS terminals for cash-in and cash-out transactions.

This action was taken to streamline activities and ensure that stakeholders take appropriate risk mitigation measures.

Read more