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The CBN Draft AML Standards: What Every Financial Institution Needs to Do
In May 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the Draft Baseline Standards for Automated AML Solutions , now widely referred to...

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Oct 94 min read


High-Risk Customers Under Nigerian AML Law: What Compliance Teams Must Know
Introduction Nigeria’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) framework is anchored in the risk-based approach....

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Sep 264 min read


Regulatory Update: Insights from CBN's “Migration to ISO 20022 Standard for Payment Messaging and Mandatory Geo-Tagging of Payment Terminals” Circular
On August 25, 2025, Nigeria's apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a directs Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Microfinance...

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Sep 224 min read


How Regfyl Meets the CBN Draft Baseline Standards for Automated AML Solutions 2025
In May 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released its draft Baseline Standards for Automated AML Solutions — now widely referred to...

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May 264 min read


How to File a Currency Transaction Report (CTR) in Nigeria
In Nigeria, financial institutions (FIs) and designated non financial professions and businesses (DNFPBs) are legally required to file...

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Mar 45 min read

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Feb 160 min read


The Importance of Adverse Media Checks
In today’s interconnected world, financial institutions, fintech companies, and microfinance businesses must navigate an increasingly...

Regfyl Team
Feb 63 min read


AML Obligations of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in Nigeria
In the battle against money laundering and financial crime, the focus is often on banks and financial institutions, which play a critical...

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Nov 14, 20244 min read


The State of AML Compliance in Nigeria 2024: Key Insights from Our Industry Report
At Regfyl, we understand that anti-money laundering (AML) compliance is a complex, evolving landscape, particularly for financial...

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Nov 13, 20245 min read


Insights from CBN Updated Regulatory Guidelines for Bureaux de Change Operations in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently issued comprehensive regulatory guidelines for bureaux de change (BDC) operations aimed...

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Oct 17, 20243 min read


Understanding the CBN Guidance on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership: Key Compliance Insights for Financial Institutions in Nigeria
Objectives and Applicability The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Guidance on Ultimate Beneficial Owners of Legal Persons and Legal...

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Oct 2, 20243 min read


A Review of the CBN Guidance Note on Politically Exposed Persons
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued Guidance Notes on Politically Exposed Persons in June 2023 (Guidance), building on its 2022...

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Sep 27, 20243 min read


Regfyl raises $1.1M to tackle Africa's AML compliance crisis
Regfyl, a Nigerian anti-money laundering (AML) compliance startup, has raised $1.1 million in pre-seed funding to address the growing...

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Sep 17, 20241 min read


The Three Lines of Defence Model for Nigerian Financial Institutions
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation and compliance, Nigerian financial institutions face increasing pressure to ensure...

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Aug 26, 20243 min read


The Nigerian Sanctions List
Terrorism financing remains a significant threat to national and global security, and Nigeria is no exception. With insurgencies and...

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Aug 21, 20244 min read


Payment Fraud in Nigeria
Digital payments in Nigeria have grown at an exponential rate over the last several years. This is wonderful for the overall financial...

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Jun 18, 20243 min read


PEP Screening in Nigeria - A Guide
Introduction Under the relevant regulatory compliance laws in Nigeria, there is an obligation for financial institutions and designated...

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May 23, 20244 min read


Security and Privacy are Paramount
Regfyl is a comprehensive toolkit for fraud prevention and regulatory compliance in Africa. We live and breathe security at Regfyl. Our...

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May 13, 20241 min read


Anti-Money Laundering Requirements in Nigeria
Money laundering is making illegally obtained money seem legal by moving it through various transactions to hide its source. Money...

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Mar 20, 20243 min read


Key Provisions of Nigeria's Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition Act 2022
The latest and most comprehensive regulation concerning anti-money laundering in Nigeria is the Money Laundering (Prevention and...

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Feb 4, 20243 min read
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