The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) the entity operating under the name Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited, which reportedly has branches in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano, is not licensed by the CBN to carry out microfinance banking in Nigeria.
The statement signed by Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, the acting Director, Corporate Communications said Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited is not a licensed Microfinance Bank and has no authorisation from the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate or carry out any form of banking or microfinance business in Nigeria.
It said “for the avoidance of doubt, Section 2(1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 stipulates that ‘no person shall carry on any banking business in Nigeria except it is a company duly incorporated in Nigeria and holds a valid banking licence issued by the CBN’.”
“The general public is therefore strongly advised to disregard any claims of licensing or approval by Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited and to refrain from engaging in any financial transactions with the said entity, as such dealings are undertaken at the individual’s own risk” the apex bank said.
It assured the CBN remains committed to safeguarding the financial system and protecting members of the public from unlicensed and fraudulent institutions.
A list of all licensed financial institutions in Nigeria is available on the CBN website: www.cbn.gov.ng.
