CBN maintains deadline for local data storage

The Punch | 12-10-2026 01:02am |

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed that banks and fintech companies must store all payment transaction data locally in Nigeria by January 1, 2027. The deadline is part of efforts to ensure data sovereignty and enhance the security of financial transactions. The CBN maintains that compliance is mandatory for all relevant institutions.

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