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What is the minimum fine for a bank that fails to comply with relevant provisions?
What is the minimum fine for a bank that fails to comply with relevant provisions?
Which of the following is NOT a condition that must be fulfilled before a bank can pay dividends on its shares?
Which of the following is NOT a condition that must be fulfilled before a bank can pay dividends on its shares?
What action must a manager or officer take if they have a personal interest in a loan or credit facility?
What action must a manager or officer take if they have a personal interest in a loan or credit facility?
What is the imprisonment term for a director or officer who fails to comply with the requirements stated?
What is the imprisonment term for a director or officer who fails to comply with the requirements stated?
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What is one primary purpose of transferring net profits to the reserve fund?
What is one primary purpose of transferring net profits to the reserve fund?
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What must the applicant do upon receiving notification of a granted licence?
What must the applicant do upon receiving notification of a granted licence?
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What is the minimum penalty for a bank that contravenes the regulations regarding foreign banks without a physical presence?
What is the minimum penalty for a bank that contravenes the regulations regarding foreign banks without a physical presence?
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In what way can the Bank use sums deposited in accordance with an application for a non-interest bank?
In what way can the Bank use sums deposited in accordance with an application for a non-interest bank?
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What happens to the investment income if a licence is not granted after investment of a deposited sum?
What happens to the investment income if a licence is not granted after investment of a deposited sum?
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What can the Bank do regarding the conditions of a granted licence?
What can the Bank do regarding the conditions of a granted licence?
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What is the consequence for a bank failing to comply with the conditions of its licence?
What is the consequence for a bank failing to comply with the conditions of its licence?
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What is the additional penalty for each day a bank continues to contravene regulations after the first penalty?
What is the additional penalty for each day a bank continues to contravene regulations after the first penalty?
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What can occur if a bank fails to comply with the minimum paid-up share capital requirement?
What can occur if a bank fails to comply with the minimum paid-up share capital requirement?
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How are voting rights distributed among shareholders in a bank?
How are voting rights distributed among shareholders in a bank?
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Under what condition can a suit be maintained against a registered holder of a share in a bank?
Under what condition can a suit be maintained against a registered holder of a share in a bank?
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What can the Governor do with the approval of the Board concerning bank licenses?
What can the Governor do with the approval of the Board concerning bank licenses?
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If a bank goes into liquidation, what is the status of its license?
If a bank goes into liquidation, what is the status of its license?
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What does it indicate if a bank is critically undercapitalised?
What does it indicate if a bank is critically undercapitalised?
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What could be a reason for revocation of a bank's license?
What could be a reason for revocation of a bank's license?
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What ensures that no suit can be maintained against a registered shareholder due to another individual's title?
What ensures that no suit can be maintained against a registered shareholder due to another individual's title?
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What action will result if a bank does not commence banking operations within 12 months after obtaining a license?
What action will result if a bank does not commence banking operations within 12 months after obtaining a license?
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What is the minimum penalty for a bank that fails to comply with provisions stated in subsection (4)?
What is the minimum penalty for a bank that fails to comply with provisions stated in subsection (4)?
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Which of the following is included in the definition of specified liquid assets?
Which of the following is included in the definition of specified liquid assets?
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What percentage of net profits must a bank transfer to its statutory reserve fund if it is less than its paid-up share capital?
What percentage of net profits must a bank transfer to its statutory reserve fund if it is less than its paid-up share capital?
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During a deficiency period, what must a bank obtain before granting increases in loans or credit facilities?
During a deficiency period, what must a bank obtain before granting increases in loans or credit facilities?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a regulated liquid asset?
Which of the following is NOT considered a regulated liquid asset?
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What is the required action if a bank's statutory reserve fund equals or exceeds its paid-up share capital?
What is the required action if a bank's statutory reserve fund equals or exceeds its paid-up share capital?
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What happens if a bank continues to contravene the provisions beyond the initial penalty?
What happens if a bank continues to contravene the provisions beyond the initial penalty?
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What minimum percentage must a bank's holding of specified liquid assets be according to the requirements?
What minimum percentage must a bank's holding of specified liquid assets be according to the requirements?
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding identifiable losses before transferring to the reserve fund?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding identifiable losses before transferring to the reserve fund?
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What may the bank require from a bank with a holding company?
What may the bank require from a bank with a holding company?
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What are some of the prohibitions the bank may impose on non-compliant banks?
What are some of the prohibitions the bank may impose on non-compliant banks?
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What powers does the bank have if a bank fails to comply with specified capital adequacy ratios?
What powers does the bank have if a bank fails to comply with specified capital adequacy ratios?
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What is required from banks in terms of liquid assets?
What is required from banks in terms of liquid assets?
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What may banks with a subsidiary be required to maintain?
What may banks with a subsidiary be required to maintain?
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What should a bank do if it fails to meet specified capital adequacy ratios?
What should a bank do if it fails to meet specified capital adequacy ratios?
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How are assets and liabilities due to other banks treated?
How are assets and liabilities due to other banks treated?
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What happens to long-term advances under certain conditions?
What happens to long-term advances under certain conditions?
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Which activity may a bank be prohibited from if it fails to observe capital adequacy ratios?
Which activity may a bank be prohibited from if it fails to observe capital adequacy ratios?
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What is the main focus of a capital adequacy ratio?
What is the main focus of a capital adequacy ratio?
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Flashcards
Licence fee
Licence fee
The fee a bank must pay to the Bank before they can operate in Nigeria.
Investment income
Investment income
The return on investment that a bank receives after depositing funds for license application.
Varying Licence Conditions
Varying Licence Conditions
The Bank can change the terms of a license granted to a bank.
Revoking Licence
Revoking Licence
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Imposing New Conditions
Imposing New Conditions
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Compliance with Licence Conditions
Compliance with Licence Conditions
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Bank's Power to Judge Compliance
Bank's Power to Judge Compliance
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Liability
Liability
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Capital ratio requirement
Capital ratio requirement
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Credit facility
Credit facility
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Declare
Declare
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Collateralisation
Collateralisation
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Minimum Paid-Up Share Capital Requirement
Minimum Paid-Up Share Capital Requirement
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Liquidation
Liquidation
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Winding Up
Winding Up
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Financial Stability
Financial Stability
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Banking Operations
Banking Operations
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Capital Adequacy Ratio
Capital Adequacy Ratio
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Revocation of a Bank's License
Revocation of a Bank's License
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Voting Rights of Shareholders
Voting Rights of Shareholders
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Critically Undercapitalized Bank
Critically Undercapitalized Bank
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Capital Adequacy
Capital Adequacy
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Prescribed Capital Adequacy Ratio
Prescribed Capital Adequacy Ratio
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Additional Capital Requirements
Additional Capital Requirements
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Consolidated Capital Adequacy Ratio
Consolidated Capital Adequacy Ratio
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Prohibitions for Non-Compliance
Prohibitions for Non-Compliance
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Capital Reconstitution Plan
Capital Reconstitution Plan
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Specified Liquid Assets
Specified Liquid Assets
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Long-Term Advances
Long-Term Advances
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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
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Reserve Requirements
Reserve Requirements
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Restricted lending during reserve deficiency
Restricted lending during reserve deficiency
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Transparency of reserve management
Transparency of reserve management
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Statutory Reserve Fund
Statutory Reserve Fund
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Paid-Up Share Capital
Paid-Up Share Capital
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Licensed Bank
Licensed Bank
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Maturity
Maturity
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Bank
Bank
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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
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Study Notes
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette
- Gazette number 183, dated November 17th, 2020, Volume 107
- Government Notice number 163
- Supplement published: Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020
- Pages 651-734
Act Summary
- The document is the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020
- It outlines the functions, powers, and duties of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
- It covers the licensing and operation of banks in Nigeria.
- This includes minimum share capital requirements, restructuring, and reorganisation of banks.
- It further details the duties of banks, including maintaining reserve funds, dividend restriction, and disclosure by directors, managers, and officers.
- It covers the issue of banking crisis resolution and related tools.
- It discusses specialised banks and other financial institutions, regulations, and resolution tools.
- It includes provisions on banking sector resolution fund, contributions, and levies.
- The act also includes a special tribunal for the enforcement and recovery of loans.
- It contains provisions for the proper operation of books, accounts, and records of banks.
- It defines the conditions for granting banking licences.
- It specifies offenses and penalties for misconduct, breach of regulations, and lack of compliance with the Act.
- It outlines the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.
Financial Information
- Annual subscription for the Gazette: Local - ₦45,000; Overseas - ₦60,500 (Surface Mail), ₦75,000 (Air Mail)
- Price per issue: ₦3,000
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Explore the key elements of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020 as outlined in the official gazette of Nigeria. This quiz covers the functions of the Central Bank, licensing requirements, and crisis resolution strategies among other significant regulations. Test your knowledge on the roles, duties, and regulations governing financial institutions in Nigeria.