Nigeria’s top banks hit as Gambia orders 100% local staffing

BusinessDay | 24-09-2026 05:00pm |

The Central Bank of The Gambia has directed commercial banks to phase out existing non-Gambian employees and replace them with Gambian staff. The directive requires 100 percent local staffing, which is expected to affect Nigerian banks operating in the country. The order is part of a broader push to localize the workforce in The Gambia's banking sector.

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