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JUST IN: CBN Revokes Operating Licenses of More Than132 MFBs, others (FULL LIST)

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The licenses of more than 132 Microfinance banks, including four primary mortgage banks and three finance companies in Nigeria have been revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria, this is according to the Official Gazette of Nigeria, obtained from CBN’s website on Tuesday.

According to CBN, the licenses of the financial institutions and companies were revoked because they ceased to carry on their business in Nigeria for a period of six months.

The country’s apex bank said that the institutions and companies failed to fulfil or comply with the conditions with which their licenses were given, adding that the revocation of the institution’s and companies’ licenses is in line with the provision of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, BOFIA 2020, Section 12, Act No.5.

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1. ATLAS MICROFINANCE BANK 2. BLUEWHALES MICROFINANCE BANK 3. EVEREST MICROFINANCE BANK 4. IGANGAN MICROFINANCE BANK 5. MAINSAIL MICROFINANCE BANK 6. MERIT MICROFINANCE BANK 7. MINNA MICROFINANCE BANK 8. MUSHARAKA MICROFINANCE BANK 9. NOPOV MICROFINANCE BANK 10. OHON MICROFINANCE BANK 11. PREMIUM MICROFINANCE BANK 12. ROYAL MICROFINANCE BANK 13. STATESMAN MICROFINANCE BANK 14. SUISSE MICROFINANCE BANK 15. VIBRANT MICROFINANCE BANK 16. VIRTUE MICROFINANCE BANK 17. ZAMARE MICROFINANCE BANK 18. NORTH CAPITAL MICROFINANCE BANK 19. CHIDERA MICROFINANCE BANK 20. EXCELLENT MICROFINANCE BANK 21. NI’IMA MICROFINANCE BANK 22. COSMOPOLITAN MICROFINANCE BANK 23. PROGRESSIVE LINK MICROFINANCE BANK 24. TRUST ONE (FOMERLY DESMONARCHY) 25. EKUOMBE MICROFINANCE BANK 26. FIRST INDEX MICROFINANCE BANK 27. OLA MICROFINANCE BANK 28. ULI MICROFINANCE BANK 29. VERDANT MICROFINANCE BANK 30. AGULERI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 31. APEKS MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 32. FAHIMTA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED, MANNY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 34. REALITY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 35. SURBPOLITAN MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 36. ONYX MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 37. OSINA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 38. OLOFIN-OWENA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 39. ZIKADO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 40. PRUDENTIAL CO-OPERATIVE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 41. PENIEL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 42. TARABA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 43. BRASS MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 44. MICHIKA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 45. NDIAGU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 46. NORTHBRIDGE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 47. FCT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 48. OMU-ARAN MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 49. CHERISH MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 50. BIPC MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 51. DANELS GLOBAL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 52. BANCORP MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 53. MANNA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 54. MONEYWISE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 55. MERCURY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 56. NEW AGE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 57. PEARL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 58. ZAWADI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 59. SEED CAPITAL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 60. EDUEK MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 61. EKSU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 62. DAKINGARI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 63. OGOJA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 64. NWABOSI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 65. NUTURE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 66. ACTIVE POINT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED, AMOYE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 68. BOLUWADURO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 69. IYEDE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 70. MAYFAIR MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 71. CALABAR MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 72. IGHOMO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMTED 73. HACKMAN MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 74. IDESE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 75. BRIDGEWAY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 76. GRASSROOT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 77. SURELIFE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 78. TIJARAH MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 79. IC-GLOBAL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 80. EJIAMATU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 81. BRIYTH COVENANT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 82. NANKA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 83. CUB MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 84. BFL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 85. UMUNNE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 86. OROKE MICROFINANCE BANK 87. ALKALERI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 88. CROWNED EAGLE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 89. UNIFA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 90. DADINKOWA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 91. IFESOWAPO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 92. OAF MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 93. BAMA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 94. NGALA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 95. IWOAMA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 96. KADA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 97. KEFFI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 98. NUT-ENDWELL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 99. FIRST MULTIPLE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 100. SBDC MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 101. OROS CAPITAL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED, OZIZZA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED B 465 103. PRIMERA CREDIT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 104. IFEANYICHUKWU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 105. IHIOMA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 106. JOSAD MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 107. AKPO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 108. AIYEPE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 109. ABC MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 110. STAR MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 111. PURPLE MONEY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 112. UTUH MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 113. STALLION MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 114. KJL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 115. CREDIT AFRIQUE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 116. COWRIES MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 117. LAWEBOD MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 118. MABINAS MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 119. BUSINESS SUPPORT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 120. OGBE-AHIARA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 121. OLOFIN MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 122. OBOSI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 123. FIYINFOLU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 124. BISHOPGATE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 125. AWKA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED, ZIGATE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 127. ESAN MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 128. ENUGU-UKWU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 129. ECHO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 130. ALLY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 131. NETWORK MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED 132. AWGBU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED.

LIST OF FINANCE COMPANIES LICENCES REVOKED:

1. HHL Invest & Trust Limited 2. TFS Finance Limited 3. Treasures & Trust Limited

LIST OF PRIMARY MORTGAGE BANKS LICENCES REVOKED

1. RESORT SAVINGS & LOANS 2. SAFETRUST MORTGAGE BANK 3. ADAMAWA SAVINGS & LOANS 4. KOGI SAVINGS & LOANS

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JUST IN : Traders Resist Takeover of Lagos International Trade Fair Complex By LASG

The ASPAMDA Market within the complex—one of the largest spare parts markets in Lagos—was among the sections affected by the shutdown.

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Commercial activities at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex were disrupted on Wednesday as traders shut down the facility while protesting a proposed takeover of the market’s management by state and local government authorities.

The traders said they were concerned about the implications of the planned arrangement, including possible new levies and taxes that could affect their businesses.

Many traders insisted that the complex is a federal facility and called for further consultations before any changes to its management structure are implemented.

The development led to the closure of shops across the complex, leaving hundreds of traders gathered around parks and garages within the market premises as discussions continued.

The ASPAMDA Market within the complex—one of the largest spare parts markets in Lagos—was among the sections affected by the shutdown.

Eyewitnesses said traders began the protest early in the morning by locking up their shops and stalls to draw attention to their concerns over the proposed changes.

We are not against development, but we are concerned about the possible levies and taxes that may be introduced if the management structure changes,” a trader who identified himself as Emeka Onu said.

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, visited the market during the day as part of efforts to engage with traders and encourage the reopening of the complex.

Before commencing her tour of the market, the minister urged that the gates of the complex be opened to traders, stating that her visit was aimed at interacting with stakeholders and supporting the smooth conduct of business activities.

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Nigeria gears up to host Intra-African Trade Fair 2027

While Nigeria was taking over the baton from Algeria which hosted the highly successful fourth edition that recorded US$49.94 billion in trade and investment deals, the 2027, IATF2027 is targeting over US$50 billion in trade and investment deals, 100,000 visitors, 2,500 exhibitors, and participation from more than 100 countries.

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• Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, IATF Chairperson

The Nigerian government has declared its readiness to host the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), scheduled to take place from November 5 – 11 in Lagos.

The host agreement signing ceremony was held in Lagos, the designated ‘host city.

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Federal Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, signed on behalf of Nigeria, while Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)., Francisca Tatchoup Belobe, AU Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, and Cynthia E. Gnassingbé-Essonam, Director of Private Sector Engagement and Communications at AfCFTA Secretariat, who represented Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, AfCFTA Secretariat, signed for the IATF.

While Nigeria was taking over the baton from Algeria which hosted the highly successful fourth edition that recorded US$49.94 billion in trade and investment deals, the 2027, IATF2027 is targeting over US$50 billion in trade and investment deals, 100,000 visitors, 2,500 exhibitors, and participation from more than 100 countries.

The Fair will be held under the theme “Global Africa, Smart Trade- From Market Access to Market Power”featuring diverse programme notably the trade exhibitions

In his opening remarks, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chairperson of the IATF2027 Advisory Council and Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, underscored the strategic importance of the Fair in shaping Africa’s economic sovereignty.

He said : “The signing of this host agreement marks a momentous milestone for Nigeria and for the continent. Bringing IATF2027 to Lagos is historically significant, as this city hosted the Lagos Plan of Action adopted in 1980, which championed Africa’s industrialisation and economic self-sufficiency. We have to work hard to keep moving towards the Africa we want. I am confident that IATF2027 will surpass all previous editions in both scope and impact as we advance our shared goal for a unified African marketplace under the AfCFTA.

Commenting on Nigeria’s expanding footprint in intra-African commerce, highlighted Nigeria’s rising contribution

Photo: L-R: Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade & Export Development, Afreximbank; H.E.Francisca Tatchouop Belobe Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, African Union Commission; Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chair, IATF, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investment; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State; Cynthia Gnassingbe, Director Partnerships and Private Sector AFCFTA; Lois Ekra, Deputy Chair, IATF and Joseph Ifebunandu, Head, Banking Legal Services, Afreximbank during the Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027) Host signing ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, held March 9

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Bank of Industry and Sugar Council Unveil N10bn Fund for Greenfield Sugar Projects

The greenfield projects beneficiary are Illaj Sugar, Brent Foods, Crystal Sugar, Legacy Sugar, Saro Sugar, Awaa, Ganic and Confluence Sugar.

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Photo: Inside a sugar factory

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have provided a N10 billion Sugar Project Acceleration Fund (SPAF) to support the development of greenfield sugar projects across the country and strengthen Nigeria’s sugar industry.

The greenfield projects beneficiary are Illaj Sugar, Brent Foods, Crystal Sugar, Legacy Sugar, Saro Sugar, Awaa, Ganic and Confluence Sugar.

In a statement the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of NSDC, Kamar Bakrin, said that the fund is designed to provide financing and project development support to viable greenfield projects in a bid to accelerate the emergence of a sustainable and competitive sugar industry.

Bakrin point out that access to capital alone does not guarantee sugar production, noting that many development finance institutions and investors already have significant funds available for agro-industrial projects.

““SPAF is NSDC’s structured pre-investment facility established to provide qualifying project promoters with the technical, financial and advisory support required to develop their projects to bankable standard.

It is not a grant programme but a facility designed to build a credible pipeline of investor-ready Nigerian sugar projects,” he added.

The Executive Director of Public Sector and Intervention Programmes at BOI, Hadiza Shuaib, said that the bank will serve as the fund manager for SPAF while NSDC will provide sector leadership and technical guidance.

“As Fund Manager, BOI will ensure that projects are properly structured, risks are effectively managed, and funds are deployed responsibly. We are also strong advocates for skills development, because financing alone is not sufficient to deliver sustainable outcomes,” she said.

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