HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CBN GUIDELINES FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PAYMENTS SERVICE HOLDING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

In exercise of its powers under the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, (“CBN”) issued the Guidelines for Licensing and Regulation of Payments Service Holding Companies in Nigeria (the “Guidelines”). This is a follow up to the approved new licence categorizations for participants in the payments system, issued by the CBN on 24 May 2021 which …