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CBN crackdown to spur microfinance consolidation, deposit shift
The Punch
Jul 8, 2026 · 02:07 WAT
The Central Bank of Nigeria's revocation of forty-six microfinance bank licenses is expected to trigger industry consolidation. This regulatory action is projected to drive a shift in customer deposits toward stronger financial institutions, impacting the broader banking and financial services sector.