The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a directive mandating that banks, fintech companies, and other payment service providers must store payment transaction data generated within Nigeria on local servers, effective January 1, 2027. This measure is part of the Central Bank's efforts to enhance oversight and regulation of the rapidly expanding digital payments sector. The circular detailing this requirement emphasizes the importance of local data hosting in ensuring compliance and security within the financial ecosystem.
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