CBN Cracks Down: Revokes Licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change Operators

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operational licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators across the country.

This action comes as the CBN exercises its authority under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 and the Revised Operational Guidelines for Bureaux De Change 2015.

The affected BDCs failed to adhere to essential regulatory provisions, including the payment of necessary fees for license renewal, timely rendition of returns, and compliance with CBN directives on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) regulations.

Sidi Ali, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN, explained that the revocation underscores the importance of strict adherence to regulatory guidelines in the financial sector.

The CBN also announced its intent to revise the regulatory and supervisory guidelines for Bureaux De Change operations, with compliance to be mandatory for all stakeholders.

The public has been advised to take note of the regulatory changes and act accordingly.

This crackdown underscores the CBN’s commitment to maintaining the integrity and stability of Nigeria’s financial system through stringent regulatory oversight.