CBN Introduces Stricter Measures for BDCs, Imposes N2bn Licence Fee

Clamp down on currency speculators operating in the forex market

forex crisis in Nigeria

Amidst the ongoing forex crisis in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented stringent measures targeting Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to address the deteriorating economic situation.

The country faces severe economic challenges, with the naira plunging to an all-time low of N2,000 against the dollar. In response, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has directed law enforcement agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS), to clamp down on currency speculators operating in the forex market. This directive has led to nationwide raids on BDCs and the arrest of illegal operators.

On Friday, the CBN’s Financial Policy and Regulation Department issued a new set of guidelines for BDC operators and stakeholders in the financial sector. Among the key provisions are:

These measures represent a concerted effort by the CBN to regulate and stabilize the forex market while ensuring transparency and accountability among BDC operators.

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