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Nigeria: 132 microfinance banks’ licences revoked {See List}
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of no fewer than 132 microfinance banks, four primary mortgage banks, and three finance companies in the country.
It was disclosed in the official gazette of the Federal Government, published on the website of the CBN on Tuesday.
According to the CBN, the financial institutions “failed to fulfill or comply with the conditions subject to which their licences were granted, or failed to comply with the obligations imposed upon them by the Central Bank of Nigeria in accordance with the provisions of Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, Act No. 5.”
The four primary mortgage banks whose licences were revoked are Resort Savings & Loans, Safe trust Mortgage Bank, Adamawa Savings & Loans, and Kogi Savings & Loans. The finance companies whose licences were revoked include HHL Invest & Trust Limited, TFS Finance Limited, and Treasures & Trust Limited.
Some microfinance banks listed include Blue whales Microfinance Bank, Igangan Microfinance Bank, Mainsail Microfinance Bank, Everest Microfinance Bank, Merit Microfinance Bank, Musharaka Microfinance Bank, Nopov Microfinance Bank, among others.
CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, said the licences were revoked in the exercise of the powers conferred on the apex bank under Section 12 of BOFIA 2020, Act No. 5.
See below the full list of the affected banks and financial institutions:
ATLAS MICROFINANCE BANK
BLUEWHALES MICROFINANCE BANK
EVEREST MICROFINANCE BANK
IGANGAN MICROFINANCE BANK
MAINSAIL MICROFINANCE BANK
MERIT MICROFINANCE BANK
MINNA MICROFINANCE BANK
MUSHARAKA MICROFINANCE BANK
NOPOV MICROFINANCE BANK
OHON MICROFINANCE BANK
PREMIUM MICROFINANCE BANK
ROYAL MICROFINANCE BANK
STATESMAN MICROFINANCE BANK
SUISSE MICROFINANCE BANK
VIBRANT MICROFINANCE BANK
VIRTUE MICROFINANCE BANK
ZAMARE MICROFINANCE BANK
NORTH CAPITAL MICROFINANCE BANK
CHIDERA MICROFINANCE BANK
EXCELLENT MICROFINANCE BANK
NI’IMA MICROFINANCE BANK
COSMOPOLITAN MICROFINANCE BANK
PROGRESSIVE LINK MICROFINANCE BANK
TRUST ONE (FOMERLY DESMONARCHY)
EKUOMBE MICROFINANCE BANK
FIRST INDEX MICROFINANCE BANK
OLA MICROFINANCE BANK
ULI MICROFINANCE BANK
VERDANT MICROFINANCE BANK
AGULERI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
. APEKS MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
FAHIMTA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
MANNY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
REALITY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
SURBPOLITAN MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
ONYX MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
OSINA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
OLOFIN-OWENA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
ZIKADO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
PRUDENTIAL CO-OPERATIVE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
PENIEL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
TARABA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
BRASS MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
MICHIKA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
NDIAGU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
NORTHBRIDGE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
FCT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
OMU-ARAN MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
CHERISH MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
BIPC MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
DANELS GLOBAL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
BANCORP MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
MANNA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
MONEYWISE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
MERCURY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
NEW AGE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
PEARL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
ZAWADI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
SEED CAPITAL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
EDUEK MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
EKSU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
DAKINGARI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
OGOJA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
NWABOSI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
NUTURE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
ACTIVE POINT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
AMOYE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
BOLUWADURO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
IYEDE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
MAYFAIR MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
CALABAR MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
IGHOMO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMTED
HACKMAN MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
IDESE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
BRIDGEWAY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
GRASSROOT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
SURELIFE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
TIJARAH MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
IC-GLOBAL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
EJIAMATU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
BRIYTH COVENANT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
NANKA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
CUB MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
BFL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
UMUNNE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
OROKE MICROFINANCE BANK
ALKALERI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
CROWNED EAGLE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
UNIFA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
DADINKOWA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
IFESOWAPO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
OAF MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
BAMA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
NGALA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
IWOAMA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
KADA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
KEFFI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
NUT-ENDWELL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
FIRST MULTIPLE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
SBDC MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
OROS CAPITAL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
OZIZZA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
PRIMERA CREDIT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
IFEANYICHUKWU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
IHIOMA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
JOSAD MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
AKPO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
AIYEPE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
ABC MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
STAR MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
PURPLE MONEY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
UTUH MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
STALLION MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
KJL MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
CREDIT AFRIQUE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
COWRIES MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
LAWEBOD MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
MABINAS MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
BUSINESS SUPPORT MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
OGBE-AHIARA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
OLOFIN MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
OBOSI MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
FIYINFOLU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
BISHOPGATE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
AWKA MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
ZIGATE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
ESAN MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
ENUGU-UKWU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
ECHO MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
ALLY MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
NETWORK MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
AWGBU MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED
SCHEDULE II
LIST OF FINANCE COMPANIES LICENCES REVOKED
Name Of Institution
HHL Invest & Trust Limited
TFS Finance Limited
Treasures & Trust Limited
SCHEDULE III
LIST OF PRIMARY MORTGAGE BANKS LICENCES REVOKED
S/N Name Of Institution
RESORT SAVINGS & LOANS
SAFETRUST MORTGAGE BANK
ADAMAWA SAVINGS & LOANS
KOGI SAVINGS & LOANS
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The notice was presented yesterday during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action follows Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dala said the allegations stem from Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government (2023–2024) and his current role as deputy governor. He accused the deputy governor of diverting funds meant for the 44 local government councils.
According to the majority leader, Abdussalam allegedly received N1.5 million monthly from each council between June 2023 and January 2024, totaling N462 million. Between February and July 2024, he allegedly collected N3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of special assignments, amounting to N726 million.
Dala also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office, claiming he facilitated payments of N10 million from each council to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, totaling N440 million, in violation of state procurement laws.
“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and undermines public trust,” Dala told lawmakers, adding that the allegations amount to gross misconduct under the Constitution.
The impeachment notice was reportedly endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional threshold to proceed. The Speaker has acknowledged receipt, and the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor.
If approved, a panel may be constituted by the state Chief Judge to investigate the claims.
As of filing, Abdussalam had yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a seven-member committee on the establishment of state police, giving it four weeks to submit its report.
The inauguration was held during his maiden conference with senior police officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Charging members of the panel to discharge their duties with professionalism and objectivity, Disu described the assignment as “both significant and timely,” noting that it would shape the framework through which state policing may operate in Nigeria.
“In carrying out this assignment, your deliberations must be guided by professionalism, objectivity, and a clear appreciation of the unique complexities of policing a diverse nation such as our own,” the IGP said.
He stated that if properly designed and effectively implemented, state policing holds significant potential benefits for the country.
“By bringing law enforcement closer to communities, state police institutions can deepen local knowledge of security dynamics and enable quicker and more targeted responses to emerging threats,” he added.
The committee is expected to review existing policing models within and outside Nigeria, assess community security needs and emerging risks, and propose an operational framework for the establishment and coordination of state police structures.
It will also address issues relating to recruitment, training, standards and resource allocation, as well as develop accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure professionalism and public trust.
The panel is chaired by Olu Ogunsakin, with Bode Ojajuni as secretary. Other members are Emmanuel Ojukwu, Okebechi Agora, Suleyman Gulma, Ikechukwu Okafor and Tolulope Ipinmisho.
Disu said the committee had about four weeks to conclude its assignment and submit a comprehensive report.
The move marks one of the first major steps taken by the new police chief since his appointment and confirmation a few days ago.
The development comes amid rising security concerns across the country, with several stakeholders advocating state policing as part of measures to tackle insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier asked the National Assembly to commence the process of amending relevant laws to pave the way for the creation of state police.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Disu took the oath of office at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
The President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
The ceremonies were witnessed by ministers, senior government officials and family members of the appointees.
The council meeting began shortly after the swearing-in.
In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs EsthMrs.Walson-Jack.
Disu was appointed acting IGP on February 25, 2026, by President Tinubu, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
His appointment was subsequently endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).
The former Assistant Inspector-General of Police assumed office last Wednesday.
He previously served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, after his promotion to the rank last year.
A former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Disu has pledged to deliver accountable, modern and professional policing.
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