CBN DENIES REVOCATION OF POLARIS, UNITY AND KEYSTONE LICENCES

The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied the news on revocation of banking licenses of Polaris, Unity and Keystone Banks.

In a statement, by Hakama Sidi, Acting Director of Corporate Communications, she said, “ The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to some information circulating in the public domain, suggesting that the CBN is set to invoke the licenses of three additional banks following its regulatory action against Heritage Bank PLC on Monday, June 3, 2024.

The CBN unequivocally states that these allegations are false and intended to trigger panic in the financial system.

The Nigerian financial system remains safe, sound and resilient. Our banks have begun submitting implementation plans for the Banking Sector Recapitalizations Programme in compliance with the CBN Circular reviewing the minimum capital requirements for commercial, Merchant, and Non-interest Banks (CMNIBs). These plans are currently being reviewed by the Bank.

In addition to enhancing buffers to withstand economic shocks, this proactive measure by the CBN to require CMNIBs to recapitalize will result in increased capital for Nigeria’s banks, enabling them to provide much-needed credit to critical sectors of the economy. This will increase the financial system’s contribution to the growth and development of a $1 trillion Nigerian economy.

The CBN would like to reassure all stakeholders of its unwavering commitment to ensuring the financial system’s stability. Our financial system remains on a solid footing, and the CBN will continue to take all necessary steps to maintain its safety and soundness”.

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