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NDIC to liquidate 87 microfinance banks revoked by CBN
The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) will, at the expiration of its notice released on August 23, 2024, approach a Federal High Court to grant the order to dissolve 87 microfinance banks and primary mortgage banks in the country.
The Corporation disclosed this in a statement titled “Notice of intention to terminate liquidation activities” published on its website.
The statement reads, “NOTICE is hereby given to the General Public that the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), in its capacity as the Liquidator of the under-listed closed Microfinance Banks and Primary Mortgage Institutions, in accordance with the provisions of its enabling law and other relevant laws, will at the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication present an application to the Federal High Court to obtain dissolution orders of the closed banks and to release/discharge Corporation as Liquidator of the banks.”
NDIC stated reasons for its actions to include the fact that the affected banks were either not located or embarked on self-liquidation.
See Affected Banks and their dates of licence revocation
1. Galilee MFB, Abuja – 26 September 2018
2. Pinnacle MFB, Abuja – 4 February 2014
3. Royal Children Heritage MFB, Abuja – 26 September 2018
4. Savings Corp MFB, Abuja – 26 September 2018
5. Spec MFB, Abuja – 26 September 2018
6. Imad MFB, Abuja – 26 September 2018
7. Ihima MFB, Kogi – 4 February 2014
8. Liberty MFB, Kogi – 26 September 2018
9. Ovidi MFB, Kogi – 24 November 2020
10. New Mercantile MFB, Abuja – 4 February 2014
11. Altitude MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
12. Bonded MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
13. Hybrid MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
14. Mar-Bonch MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
15. Coral MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
16. Lasu MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
17. Shoreline MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
18. Sovereign MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
19. Wealthbasket MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
20. EDS MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
21. Compass MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
22. Enterprise MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
23. Freegate MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
24. Funds Matrix MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
25. Green Field MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
26. Interglobal MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
27. Kings MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
28. Keystone MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
29. Vinning MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
30. Marvelous MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
31. Santrust MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
32. TSM MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
33. Biztrust MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
34. Gideon Trust MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
35. Ethics MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
36. First Credit MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
37. Gapbridge MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
38. New Gate MFB, Lagos – 24 September 2010
39. Primate MFB, Lagos – 24 September 2010
40. Mustason MFB, Lagos – 24 September 2010
41. Mustard MFB, Lagos – 26 September 2018
42. Southwest MFB, Lagos – 24 September 2010
43. Trust One MFB, Lagos – 23 May 2023
44. Traders MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
45. Citiserve MFB, Lagos – 4 February 2014
46. SVP MFB, Rivers – 4 February 2014
47. CKC MFB, Rivers – 4 February 2014
48. Acorn MFB, Rivers – 4 February 2014
49. Aracom MFB, Ondo – 4 February 2014
50. Homeland MFB, Bayelsa – 24 September 2010
51. First Golden Mercury MFB, Osun – 4 February 2014
52. Cubic MFB, Edo – 24 September 2010
53. Solace MFB, Delta – 4 February 2010
54. Top Mega Trust MFB, Delta – 4 February 2014
55. Advance MFB, Akwa Ibom – 26 September 2018
56. Umu-Uma MFB, Anambra – 4 February 2014
57. First Amalgamated B/S, Kwara – 5 January 2015
58. Horizon Building Society, Abuja – 6 August 2012
59. Imani Savings & Loans, Abuja – 6 August 2012
60. New Capital Savings & Loans, Abuja – 6 August 2012
61. Owners Home S & L, Abuja – 6 August 2012
62. Perennial Building Society, Abuja – 6 August 2012
63. Primrose Savings & Loans, Abuja – 6 August 2012
64. Global Building Society (Confluence S&L), Abuja – 5 January 2015
65. Melrose Savings & Loans, Abuja – 6 August 2012
66. Acclaim Homes and Loans, Lagos – 6 August 2012
67. CB Homes Savings and Loans, Lagos – 6 August 2012
68. Coastal Homes Savings and Loans, Lagos – 6 August 2012
69. Crest Mortgage Savings and Loans, Lagos – 6 August 2012
70. Estaport Building Society, Lagos – 6 August 2012
71. Guardian Trust S & L, Lagos – 6 August 2012
72. Home Trust Savings and Loans, Lagos – 6 August 2012
73. Mars Home Investment Savings and Loans, Lagos – 6 August 2012
74. Omono Building Society, Lagos – 6 August 2012
75. Secure Savings and Loans, Lagos – 6 August 2012
76. Urban Shelter Savings and Loans, Lagos – 6 August 2012
77. Consolidated Estate Building Society, Lagos – 5 January 2015
78. Home Foundation Savings and Loans, Lagos – 5 January 2015
79. Password Savings and Loans, Lagos – 5 January 2015
80. Supreme Savings and Loans, Lagos – 1 October 2018
81. Midland Mortgages, Rivers – 5 January 2015 (Self-liquidation)
82. Garden City MFB, Rivers – 26 September 2018 (Self-liquidation)
83. Combined Benefit MFB, Bayelsa – 4 February 2014 (Self-liquidation)
84. Corporate MFB, Oyo – 4 February 2014 (Self-liquidation)
85. Lofty Heights MFB, Edo – 4 February 2014 (Self-liquidation)
86. Express MFB, Abia – 4 February 2014 (Self-liquidation)
87. Multi-Banc Savings and Loans, Lagos – 5 January 2015 (Self-liquidation)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has declared that banks and financial institutions must establish and maintain a temporary watch-list for Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) implicated in suspected fraudulent transactions.
According to the CBN in a circular dated March 12, 2026 and signed by its Director of Payments System Policy Department, Musa I. Jimoh, the apex bank said such a suspected BVN may remain on the temporary watchlist for a maximum period of twenty-four (24) hours during which the owner would be contacted to make clarifications.
The circular explained that the move is part of several new measures under a revised regulatory framework aimed at enhancing financial system stability.
“A BVN may remain on this temporary Watchlist for a maximum period of twenty-four (24) hours, during this period, the BVN owner shall be contacted to provide clarification regarding the identified transaction(s),” the circular stated.
The circular also sets an age requirement for BVN enrolment, restricting registration to individuals who have attained eighteen (18) years and above.
The CBN also added that amendments to phone numbers linked to a BVN shall be allowed only once.
“Amendments to phone numbers linked to a BVN shall be allowed only once,” the circular noted.
The apex bank stated that access to BVN databases will remain tightly controlled.
“Access to the BVN databases shall be exclusively granted to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) licensed financial institutions.
“Notwithstanding this provision, the Central Bank of Nigeria (the Bank) reserves the right to approve access to the BVN databases in extenuating circumstances and in accordance with the provisions of extant laws,” the circular said.
Financial institutions are expected to comply with the new requirements, and customers may be contacted by their banks if their BVNs are temporarily flagged during the new fraud monitoring process.
The new policy, as stated by the CBN, takes effect from May 1, 2026.
NNPC Reduces Fuel Price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, at its retail stations in Lagos and Abuja.
The adjustment took effect on Wednesday as the national oil company reduced the price to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja.
The new price means motorists in Lagos are now paying N100 less than the previous pump price of N1,230 per litre.
In Abuja, the new rate represents a reduction of N95 from the former price of N1,260 per litre.
Checks showed that the new price was already in place at several NNPC filling stations in Lagos, including outlets located along Isheri Oshun Road, Apple Junction and Ago Palace Way.
The same adjustment was also recorded in the Federal Capital Territory, where NNPC stations in areas such as Jabi and Wuse began selling petrol at N1,165 per litre.
The reduction comes at a time when many private oil marketers have not yet adjusted their pump prices to match the recent drop in the gantry price announced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Dangote Refinery had earlier lowered its gantry price for petrol by N100 per litre, bringing it down to N1,075 per litre.
The change followed a fall in international crude oil prices.
Global oil prices had earlier risen sharply due to tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Iran and Israel.
The crisis raised fears of possible disruption to oil supply, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for global crude shipments.
Prices later began to fall after the President of the United States, Donald Trump, indicated that the conflict might end soon.
Grief has swept through the business and faith communities following the passing of Sir Innocent Chinedu Onuoha, the respected entrepreneur and Executive Chairman of InnoChris Group. He died peacefully in his sleep on December 11, 2025, at his home in Lagos. He was 71.
Born in 1954 in Umuoma Umuaro II Autonomous Community, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Onuoha grew to become a symbol of enterprise, generosity, and unwavering faith. A devoted member and evangelist in the Anglican Communion, he lived a life that blended business success with service to God and humanity.
Long before many came to know his vast business interests, the name Innochris had already echoed in popular culture. In the 1990s, legendary Ogene music maestro Oliver De Coque famously chanted “Ugbo ndi oma Innochris eh!” in one of his songs — a line that celebrated the Onuoha brothers and helped make Sir Innocent Onuoha and his brother Christian Onugha widely known during that era.
Onuoha’s entrepreneurial journey began after years of professional experience working as secretary to a former Chief Engineer at Flour Mills of Nigeria. With determination and vision, he went on to establish InnoChris Group, a conglomerate that grew to include InnoChris Transport, InnoChris Computers, and InnoChris Spare Parts, serving customers across Nigeria.
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