CBN Shuts Down 46 Microfinance Banks Over Regulatory Breaches
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks for failing to comply with key regulatory requirements. The decision, which took effect on July 1, 2026, was approved by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, in line with Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting…














