Banking Sector Regulatory Challenges

Summary

Nigerias banking sector faces challenges such as regulatory compliance with Central Bank of Nigeria guidelines, anti-money laundering laws, and cybersecurity regulations. Key laws include the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020 and the Cybercrimes Act 2015. Consumer protection and capital adequacy are also critical issues. For detailed insights, refer to books like Banking Regulation in Africa by Folashade Adeyemo and Nigerian Financial Law by M.O. Sofowora.

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For citations, you can refer to the following Nigerian banking laws and regulatory frameworks:
- Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) *
- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Regulations
- Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act * (as amended)
- Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act *
- Consumer Protection Framework by the CBN
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For a more detailed overview, here's a brief summary of the key Nigerian banking laws and regulatory frameworks:
*. Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) *
- Governs the establishment, operations, and regulation of banks and other financial institutions.
- Key provisions include licensing requirements, capital adequacy, and risk management.
*. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Regulations
- CBN issues various guidelines and directives that banks must comply with.
- Includes regulations on monetary policy, financial stability, and banking operations.
*. Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act * (as amended)
- Mandates banks to implement measures to prevent, detect, and report money laundering activities.
- Includes customer due diligence, record-keeping, and reporting suspicious transactions.
*. Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act *
- Regulates the prevention of cybercrimes and cybersecurity measures.
- Mandates banks to secure their IT infrastructure and report cyber incidents.
*. Consumer Protection Framework by the CBN
- Ensures the protection of bank customers' rights.
- Includes provisions on dispute resolution, transparency, and fair treatment of consumers.
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Books sources
For comprehensive sources on the legal and regulatory framework for the banking sector in Nigeria, you can refer to the following books:
*. "Banking Regulation in Africa: The Case of Nigeria and Other Developing Economies" by Folashade Adeyemo
*. "Nigerian Financial Law" by M.O. Sofowora
*. "The Law and Practice of Banking in Nigeria" by Patrick E. I. Agbede
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