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CBN, Banks Introduce New Measure to Boost Finances

As part of efforts to enhance financial inclusion in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and banks, under the aegis of the Bankers’ Committee, have concluded plans to simplify the requirements for the Bank Verification Number (BVN) for certain types of transactions.

CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this yesterday, while briefing journalists at the end of a two-day annual Bankers’ Committee retreat at Ogere, Ogun State.

The retreat had the theme, “Delivering Inclusive Growth: Leveraging Digital Finance”.
A BVN is a biometric identification system implemented by the CBN to curb illegal banking transactions in Nigeria. It is …

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Revealing Owners Of Oil Firms Is Anti-Corruption Measure

The extractive industry in Nigeria is one of the most opaque industries, often shrouded in secrecy. A recent announcement by NEITI that it will make public names of big players in the oil and gas sector may put an end to the opacity by opening a beneficial ownership register. NEITI’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Waziri Adio, speaks to that in an interview with Nosa James-Igbinadolor 

NEITI announced it will open a beneficial ownership register for the oil and gas industry as soon as mid-December. What exactly does the register entail?

The register is designed to ensure ownership transparency. The quest …