Nigeria: Directive on deployment of cybersecurity self-assessment tool
Progress
Current status
in force
30 Mar 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Central Bank adopted directive on deployment of cybersecurity self-assessment tool
On 30 March 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a directive announcing the deployment of a Cybersecurity Self-Assessment Tool (CSAT) for regulated financial institutions, including payment service providers. The measure requires institutions to…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central bank