The United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc) has successfully exceeded the N500 billion minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for banks with international licences, ahead of the March 31, 2026, deadline. According to UBA’s 2025 half-year audited results, the bank’s share capital and share premium stood at approximately N350 billion. …
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has listed 521 digital lending companies under its regulatory oversight as Nigeria’s digital credit sector faces stricter enforcement. The January 5, 2026, deadline for full compliance with the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 has now passed. Of the 521 companies, 457 have full …
