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May 16, 2024

Court upholds CBN’s right to collect social media account usernames of Nigerians

The judge said it was public knowledge that some entities require social media handles of candidates filing applications.

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN
July 11, 2023

Stop social media handles requirement for bank customers, Reps tell CBN

Mr Chinda added that this would come with its attendant negative effects and implications.

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN
June 24, 2023

CBN orders commercial banks to obtain customers’ social media handles for identification

If implemented by commercial banks, this development will see Nigerians add their social media accounts to their bank details.

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

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