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Insurance Policyholders’ Protection Fund: Key Obligations For Insurers And Reinsurers Under The New NAICOM Guidelines
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has issued Guidelines for the Insurance Policyholders' Protection Fund (IPPF), requiring all licensed insurers and reinsurers to contribute 0.25% of their Net Premium Income to protect policyholders and beneficiaries. The Guidelines establish a comprehensive framework for funding, management, and utilization of the Fund, with strict compliance obligations and regulatory oversight.
Nigeria Insurance
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Licences In Kenya & Nigeria - What You Need To Know
Kenya and Nigeria are formalizing their digital asset markets through Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensing frameworks. While both countries require regulatory approval for crypto operations, their licensing categories, capital requirements, and compliance expectations differ significantly. Understanding these distinctions is essential for fintech founders and financial institutions seeking to enter or expand in these African markets.
Nigeria Technology
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Pavestones Legal
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Financial Sector Quarterly Insight: Q1 2026 Review And Outlook For Q2 2026
The first quarter of 2026 brought transformative changes to Nigeria's financial sector through overlapping recapitalization programmes, heightened regulatory oversight, and rapid fintech evolution. This comprehensive review examines how strategic consolidation, capital realignment, and regulatory reforms across banking, insurance, pensions, and capital markets are collectively driving structural shifts toward enhanced governance frameworks and improved systemic resilience.
Nigeria Finance
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Stren & Blan Partners
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Beyond Delisting: The CBN’s Automated AML Standards And Nigeria’s Shift To Continuous Compliance
Nigeria's removal from the FATF Grey List and the European Commission's high-risk list marks a significant regulatory milestone, but sustaining compliance requires robust automated systems. The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued comprehensive Baseline Standards for Automated Anti-Money Laundering Solutions, establishing minimum functional, governance, and control requirements that all CBN-regulated financial institutions must implement within strict timelines. What specific capabilities must these systems s
Nigeria Government
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Tope Adebayo LP
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