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  1. Nigerians React to New Bill Requiring Tax ID for Opening Bank Accounts and Operating Existing Ones

    Nigeria Nigerians React to New Bill Requiring Tax ID for Opening Bank Accounts and Operating Existing Ones

    The Nigerian government has proposed a bill mandating tax identification numbers (TIN) for opening or operating bank accounts. Aimed at improving tax compliance and revenue collection, the bill stipulates penalties for non-compliance. The federal government of Nigeria has introduced a new bill...
  2. Central Bank of Nigeria Releases List of Exempted Transactions from Cybersecurity Levy

    Nigeria Central Bank of Nigeria Releases List of Exempted Transactions from Cybersecurity Levy

    Learn about the Central Bank of Nigeria's new 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions. Discover the exempted banking transactions from the levy, including loan disbursements, salary payments, and more. The Central Bank of Nigeria has instituted a new cybersecurity levy of 0.5% on...
  3. Easy Steps to Compliance: How to Link NIN and BVN to Your Bank Account

    Nigeria Easy Steps to Compliance: How to Link NIN and BVN to Your Bank Account

    In response to the recent directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), bank customers across the nation are required to link their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to their accounts. The CBN circular, issued on December 1st, 2023, highlights the...
  4. Naira Crisis: Nigeria Imposes $10 Billion Fine on Binance for Alleged Currency Manipulation

    Nigeria Naira Crisis: Nigeria Imposes $10 Billion Fine on Binance for Alleged Currency Manipulation

    The Nigerian government has imposed a colossal $10 billion fine on Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency trading platform, citing its alleged role in exacerbating the country's ongoing foreign exchange crisis. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu...
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