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Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 was passed by Senate

On 16 March 2022, the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 was passed by the Senate. The Act applies to financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses. It prohibits cash payments above NGN 5 million for individuals…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2022-03-16
under deliberation

On 16 March 2022, the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 was passed by the Sen…

2022-05-04
adopted

On 4 May 2022, the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 was adopted. The Act app…

2022-05-12
in force

On 4 May 2022, the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 entered into force, upon…