Nigeria: Central Bank and Communications Commission opened consultation on framework for resolution of failed airtime and data purchase transactions

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Central Bank and Communications Commission opened consultation on framework for resolution of failed airtime and data purchase transactions

On 5 February 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission opened a consultation on the framework for the resolution of failed airtime and data purchase transactions until 20 February 2026. The framework seeks to addr…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank

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2026-02-05
in consultation

On 5 February 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission opened a…

2026-02-20
processing consultation

On 20 February 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission closes …