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Constitutionality Of The BOFIA Act And CBN Recapitalization Policy: Legal And Practical Implications For Financial Institutions And The Banking Sector

The Nigerian banking sector is presently undergoing one of the most significant regulatory transformations since the banking consolidation exercise of 2004.

Nigeria Finance

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate – A Turning Point For Nigerian Financial Markets

In a bid to align the Nigerian financial market with global standards and strengthen the efficiency of its financial market infrastructure, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration...

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Banking And Finance Regulation In Nigeria – Interest Rate Determination, Nofr Benchmark

On April 17, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the introduction of the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR) in collaboration with the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA).

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

The Central Bank Of Nigeria’s 2026 Policy On Loan Defaulters: A Strategic Clampdown On Credit Abuse.

On March 12, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a directive barring commercial banks from providing new loans and specific banking services to “large-ticket obligors” who have defaulted on their existing loan obligations.

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

Building What Lasts: The Case For Patient Capital

Nigeria Finance

Acuity Partners LLP

Status Update On CBN’s Banking Sector Recapitalization

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Entering Nigeria's Venture Capital Market: Regulatory Clarity, Capital Thresholds, And Structuring Pathways For Investors

Nigeria Commercial

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Pavestones Legal

The Nigerian Banking & Finance Sector In Review: Regulatory Developments In 2025 And Outlook For 2026

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

SEC Revises Minimum Capital Requirements For Regulated Capital Market Entities

Nigeria Finance

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Advocaat Law Practice

Recapitalization In The Nigerian Banking Sector: Legal Considerations And Strategic Options

Nigeria Commercial

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Pavestones Legal

SEC Revises Minimum Capital Requirements For FinTech Operators And Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)

Nigeria Finance

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G ELIAS

CBN Raises The Capital Bar For Non-Interest Banks: What You Need To Know

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

Neobanks In Nigeria: Key Considerations For Market Entry - Part II

Nigeria Finance

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Balogun Harold

CBN Recapitalization Policy 2024

Nigeria Finance

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Niji Oni & Co.

Unclaimed Funds In Nigeria: Regulations, Rights, And Recovery

Nigeria Commercial

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Tunde & Adisa

MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy To Support Nigerian Musicians

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Adams & Adams

The Central Bank Of Nigeria’s 2026 Policy On Loan Defaulters: A Strategic Clampdown On Credit Abuse.

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

Medical Negligence And Patient Safety In Nigeria: What The Law Says In 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Tax Audit Readiness In Nigeria: Your Complete Document Checklist And How To Handle Nrs Or Lirs Inquiries

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Firmus Advisory

Nigeria's Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025: A Deep Dive Into Reform And Its Challenges

After 22 years, Nigeria's insurance sector finally experienced a regulatory transformation as President Bola Tinubu assented to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill...

Nigeria Insurance

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Advocaat Law Practice

Regulatory Update: The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 – Navigating Compliance

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA or the "Act") 2025.

Nigeria Insurance

PL

Pavestones Legal

Recapitalisation Options For BDC Operators: What The New CBN Guidelines Mean

In this article, Simisola Eyisanmi and Bankole Oke explore the recapitalisation strategies available to BDCs, from equity and debt financing to mergers and retained earnings, within the context of Nigeria's evolving capital market.

Nigeria Finance

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Recapitalization Of Nigerian Banks Through Rights Issues And Public Offering: Challenges And Prospects

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN"), being the country's apex bank and the regulator of the banking sector, has as one of its key objectives to promote a sound financial system.

Nigeria Finance

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Alliance Law Firm

An Overview Of The Regulatory Changes In The Nigerian Banking & Finance Sector In 2024 And Outlook For 2025

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Beyond Banks And Debt Markets:as A More Flexible Alternative Financing Option For Businesses

Nigeria Finance

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Tope Adebayo LP

Regulatory Update: Increase In The Minimum Share Capital Requirements For Banks

Nigeria Finance

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Islamic Finance In Nigeria: 2024 Year In Review And 2025 Outlook

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Differences Between Microfinance Banks And Money Lending Companies In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Resolution Law Firm

Exploring The Corporate Affairs Commission's Comprehensive Guidelines For Banking Sector Recapitalization

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

An Overview Of The New Regime For Bureaux De Change Operations In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Exploring Viable Options For The Recapitalization Of Financial Institutions In The Nigerian Capital Market

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Unleashing Growth: The Role Of Financial Advisors In Nigeria's Recapitalised Banking Sector

Nigeria Finance

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Forvis Mazars

The Securities And Exchange Commission Unveils Framework For Banking Sector Recapitalisation

Nigeria Commercial

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Stren & Blan Partners

An Overview Of The New Regime For Bureaux De Change Operations In Nigeria

On 22nd May, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued new Guidelines for Bureaux de Change Operations in Nigeria 2024 (the "New Guidelines") to regulate Bureaux de Change operators ("BDCs").

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Exploring Viable Options For The Recapitalization Of Financial Institutions In The Nigerian Capital Market

The financial institutions in Nigeria namely commercial banks, insurance companies, investment banks, and so on, have remained relatively resilient amidst local and global challenges.

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Unleashing Growth: The Role Of Financial Advisors In Nigeria's Recapitalised Banking Sector

In Nigeria's dynamic financial landscape, the recapitalisation of the banking sector has opened new opportunities for growth. This article delves into the critical role financial advisors...

Nigeria Finance

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Forvis Mazars

The Securities And Exchange Commission Unveils Framework For Banking Sector Recapitalisation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") on 28th March, 2024, issued a circular announcing an upward review of minimum capital requirements for banks in Nigeria thereby...

Nigeria Commercial

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Stren & Blan Partners

Nigeria's Banking Recapitalisation: What Lies Ahead

Nigeria Finance

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KPMG Nigeria

SBP Industry Alert: CBN Issues Directives On The Review Of Minimum Capital Requirements For Commercial, Merchant, And Non-Interest Banks In Nigeria.

On March 28, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued a circular FPR/DIR/PUB/CIR/002/009 on the review of the minimum capital requirements for commercial, merchants, and non-interest banks ("Banks").

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Flashnotes - Issue 16 - 24 April 2024

Several options are available to banks in their effort to raise additional capital, a route we anticipate to be the first line of action for most banks in achieving

Nigeria Finance

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Gearing Up To The Proposed Banking Sector Recapitalisation Programme

On 28 March 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in line with Section 9 of the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) of 2020 released a circular...

Nigeria Finance

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Andersen in Nigeria

Regulatory Update: Review Of The Minimum Capital Requirement For Banks By The Central Bank Of Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") on March 28, 2024, published a circular reviewing the minimum capital requirements for Commercial, Merchant, and Non-interest Banks in Nigeria.

Nigeria Finance

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Pavestones Legal

The New Banking Sector Recapitalization Programme 2024- What You Need To Know

Nigeria Finance

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) New Minimum Capital Requirements For Banks

Nigeria Finance

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Templars

Startup Finance: Equity Or Convertible Notes?

Nigeria Finance

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SimmonsCooper Partners

An Overview Of The Draft Revised Regulatory And Supervisory Guidelines For Bureau De Change 4 In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Bloomfield Law

Strategic Planning: The Key To Successful Infrastructure Investment

Nigeria Strategy

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Andersen in Nigeria

An Overview Of The Legal & Regulatory Framework For Digital Banking In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Chris Ogunbanjo LP

Central Bank Of Nigeria Regulatory Update On: Reviewed Guideline For International Money Transfer Services In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Share Capital Requirement For Companies With Foreign Participation In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

PL

Pavestones Legal

The Use Of Feasibility Studies To Unlock Opportunities For Business Diversification

Nigeria Finance

Ai

Andersen in Nigeria

Steps To Establishing A Digital Bank In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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The Trusted Advisors

How To Establish A Digital Bank In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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The Trusted Advisors

SAFE Finance In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Basic Compliance For Tech Startups

Nigeria Commercial

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Sidebrief Inc.

How To Get A Credit Guarantee Company(CGC) License In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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The Trusted Advisors

Are CBN Regulations Holding Back The Growth Of Fintech In Nigeria?

Nigeria Finance

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Perchstone & Graeys

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