Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports suggesting distress in a regulated financial institution, describing the claims as misleading and capable of triggering unnecessary panic in the financial system.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a press statement signed on Monday by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, the apex bank assured Nigerians that the country’s banking sector remains “resilient, safe, and sound.”
The clarification follows what the CBN described as “certain publications and social media reports”, that raised concerns over the operations of an unnamed financial institution under its regulatory supervision.
“The CBN wishes to categorically reassure the public, depositors, and stakeholders that the Nigerian banking sector remains resilient, safe, and sound,” the statement read.
While it did not name the institution in question, the CBN stressed that all licensed banks are subjected to “stringent regulatory requirements,” adding that there is “no cause for concern regarding the safety of depositors’ funds.”
The Bank further noted that it maintains a robust risk-based supervisory framework and early warning systems to detect and address vulnerabilities before they escalate.
“The Bank affirms that it continues to monitor all financial institutions under its regulatory purview and maintains robust frameworks for early warning signals and risk-based supervision,” the statement said.
“These mechanisms ensure that any emerging issues are promptly addressed to protect the integrity of the financial system,” it added.
The CBN urged the public to disregard unverified claims circulating online and instead rely on official communication channels for accurate updates about Nigeria’s financial system.
The statement reiterated the CBN’s commitment to “fostering a secure banking environment where depositors can be fully confident in the safety of their funds.”
