CBN Orders Banks to Restrict Services to Large Loan Defaulters
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks across the country to immediately restrict key banking services to borrowers with large non-performing loans (NPLs) as part of efforts to enforce stricter credit discipline and protect the stability of Nigeria’s financial system.In a circular dated March 12, 2026, and signed by the Director of Banking Supervision, Olubukola…














