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DORMANT ACCOUNTS

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive requiring all banks and other financial institutions to publish details of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets on their respective websites.  
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has revealed that the number of active bank accounts in Nigeria rose to 231.1 million in July 2024. 
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that it will create a dedicated office to manage dormant accounts and unclaimed balances.