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CBN Introduces New BVN Rules: One-Time Phone Change, Fraud Watchlist, Stricter Access (FULL LIST)

CBN has introduced new BVN rules effective May 1st such as one-time phone change, fraud watchlist and stricter access among others. Recent reports circulating on social media about...

CBN introduces age limit, Phone change rules for BVN holders

This approach is designed to help banks quickly detect potential fraud while giving customers an opportunity to clarify any issues.

Court Bars Company From Using “eNaira” Name in Landmark Trademark Ruling

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a strong ruling preventing a company from claiming rights over the “eNaira” trademark, marking a significant legal victory for the Central...

SBP replaces 2018 crypto ban with new VASP rules

Banks may open accounts for licensed virtual asset firms under strict AML compliance

Nigeria sets up aircraft leasing arm for carriers

The Nigerian government has approved the establishment of a privately funded aircraft leasing company aimed at easing local airlines' access to aircraft and reducing the country's...

Court affirms CBN’s sole ownership of eNaira platform

CBN extends PoS geo-fencing deadline

The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the enforcem

Regulators, banks, others move to ease banking barriers for non-profits

Nigerian regulators, banks, and civil society groups have intensified efforts aimed at easing stringent banking restrictions on non-profit organisations (NPOs). The post Regulators...

CAC Data Breach Exposes Millions of Nigerian Company Records

Nigeria’s digital governance system has come under fresh pressure after hackers reportedly accessed and leaked millions of sensitive records linked to the Corporate Affairs Commiss...

Why CBN Is Engaging Virtual Asset Firms

   Nume Ekeghe writes on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s quiet but strategic engagement with virtual asset service providers, and how the move is aimed at strengthening financial sys...

Nigeria: Financial Institutions Race to Meet CBN Deadline On New Cyber-Security Standard

[Vanguard] Nigeria's financial institutions are fighting to meet the deadline of June 10, 2026 set by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for onboarding to a new cyber-security basel...

Central Bank of Nigeria Selects Six Entities for New Virtual Asset Pilot

The Nigerian central bank has launched a pilot program to supervise anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing compliance among crypto and fintech firms. Six VASPs Tappe...

C.A.C Data Breach: ASF France Calls for Accountability

Avocats Sans Frontières France has raised alarm over the recent data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission, warning that the incident poses a serious threat to the privacy rig...

Cybersecurity: Nigerian banks face tight CBN deadline

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a strict directive to banks and other financial institutions, requiring them to complete a cybersecurity self-assessment within a speci...

Nigeria’s beneficial ownership regime at risk as banks allow inactive companies to run accounts

Anti-corruption activists say inactive companies are often used to secure public contracts while concealing politically exposed persons and ultimate beneficiaries. The post

NDPC investigates CAC’s alleged data breach, issues data protection advisory

The NDPC explained that its technical assessment indicates that some shadowy threat actors have engaged in coordinated operations targeting financial systems and some key digital i...

Nigeria shelves "no pay, no service" aviation directive

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended enforcing a controversial "no pay, no service" directive against 11 airlines with outstanding statutory debts, citing mounting f...

FG implements mandatory tax ID for all Nigerians

 The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), in partnership with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), has implemented a new Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system for all taxable persons in the...

Nigeria tightens media rules ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria’s broadcast regulator has barred media organizations and presenters from airing divisive political content or intimidating guests Read Full Article at RT.com

Lagos Govt Moves to Seal Access Bank Plc HQ Over Alleged Wastewater Violations, Attack on Officials

Lagos Government has reportedly moved to seal Access Bank Plc HQ over alleged wastewater violations and an attack on officials.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Lagos State Go...

NRS, JRB to implement Tax ID system

The tax authority urged MDAs, financial institutions, and other concerned bodies to commence adopting the Tax ID system, to replace the existing TIN Validation API, through the NRS...

DBNC 2026: Repositioning Nigerian Businesses for Success in a Borderless Economy

In today’s world of accelerating change and global interconnectivity, Nigeria’s business landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace. Success now demands more than resilienc...

BMONI and Mastercard Partner to Unlock Instant Card Access for Consumers in Nigeria

Mastercard and BMONI, an AI-powered financial platform focused on simplifying access to money, have announced a collaboration to introduce a new generation of virtual and physical...