CBN’s Data Localisation Requirements: A bigger test of AI readiness

BusinessDay | 22-09-2026 04:27pm |

The Central Bank of Nigeria's data localisation requirements are being viewed as a critical test of the country's readiness for artificial intelligence. Financial institutions are urged to treat data localisation as a strategic foundation for trusted AI, rather than just a compliance exercise. The policy requires that data be stored and processed within Nigeria. This move is expected to impact how banks and other financial entities adopt AI technologies.

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