BANK RECAPITALISATION: CBN Moves To Block Illicit Funds
Afnews Editor
Mar 29, 2024
BANK RECAPITALISATION: CBN Moves To Block Illicit Funds
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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, plans to closely monitor the recapitalisation of the Nigerian banking sector, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
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The move is intended to prevent illicit financing in the sector.
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The Director of the CBN's Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Haruna Mustafa, disclosed this in a circular on Friday.
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The circular addressed commercial, merchant and non-interest banks, including promoters of proposed banks, regarding the new minimum capital requirements for banks.
https://youtu.be/V_JHYfW2wLE
The banker's bank said it will conduct the enforcement with the collaboration of relevant law enforcement agencies.
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According to the circular, the CBN wants to ensure that the capital raised during the recapitalization process is free from illegality.
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Recall that the CBN has raised the minimum capital requirements for all banks in Nigeria.
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