
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two Bureau De Change operators to five years in prison each, with the option of a N2 million fine, for conducting foreign exchange business without a valid licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The ruling, reported on Monday, underscores the regulator's ongoing enforcement against unlicensed currency trading in Nigeria.
AI summary. Verify with the original source.
Read full story at Nairametrics ↗
Listen
Unlock audio summaries, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumBackground facts
Unlock wikipedia facts, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumSimilar stories

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is preparing to charge a Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Mukhtar, over allegations of terrorism financing. The EFCC has reportedly completed significant parts of its investigation into the matter, which is linked to a US blacklist.
Naija News·June 25, 2026 at 4:15 AM
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks (MFBs) due to their failure to meet the necessary conditions for operating as licensed financial institutions. This decision reflects the CBN's regulatory oversight in the financial sector.
Techpoint Africa·July 1, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Jaiz Bank faced regulatory penalties totaling N530.9 million in 2025, imposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). These sanctions were due to various breaches, including violations of anti-money laundering regulations and customer due diligence requirements, as well as filing infractions.
Premium Times Business·June 24, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Nigeria's Federal Government is preparing to charge a Bureau de Change (BDC) operator who has been sanctioned by the United States for allegedly funding ISIS. This decision follows extensive investigations conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other agencies.
Punch·June 25, 2026 at 12:37 AM
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its support for recent US sanctions imposed on Nigerian Bureau De Change (BDC) operators accused of financing terrorism. The government stated its commitment to collaborating with both domestic stakeholders and international partners to enhance national security.
Channels TV·June 24, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Dr. Bashir Kurfi, a lecturer in International Finance at Ahmadu Bello University, stated that allegations connecting some Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to terrorism financing are not unexpected. He highlighted the global nature of terrorism and the prevalent use of foreign currencies in illegal transactions during an interview on Trust TV.
Daily Post (NG)·June 25, 2026 at 6:19 AM