How long does STR filing take to automate with AI Shield Nexus?

AI Shield Nexus automates Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) filing to the NFIU/goAML portal within minutes of a risk trigger. The AI detects suspicious activity, generates a draft narrative, and routes it for compliance officer review — reducing manual filing time from hours to under 10 minutes per report.

What is AI Shield Nexus?

AI Shield Nexus is Nigeria's leading AI-powered CBN compliance and fraud intelligence platform for banks, microfinance institutions, and VASPs. It combines real-time AML transaction monitoring, automated KYC/CDD, STR/CTR filing, fraud detection, and SIEM-grade security event intelligence in a single platform built for Nigerian regulatory requirements.

What KYC requirements must Nigerian banks meet in 2026?

Nigerian banks must conduct BVN verification, NIN validation, liveness checks, and risk-based CDD on all customers per CBN KYC directives. Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) is required for PEPs, high-risk businesses, and customers from high-risk jurisdictions. AI Shield Nexus automates BVN/NIN lookup, CDD scoring, EDD triggers, and KYC refresh cycles with full documentation for CBN audits.

How does AI Shield Nexus help with CBN audit preparation?

AI Shield Nexus maintains a complete, tamper-proof audit trail of every compliance action — transaction screenings, KYC decisions, STR filings, system accesses, and policy changes. Compliance officers can generate CBN-ready audit reports in minutes, export regulatory returns in the required formats, and demonstrate end-to-end compliance coverage to examiners.

What is the pricing for AI Shield Nexus?

AI Shield Nexus offers three tiers: Essentials (core AML/KYC compliance for smaller institutions), Professional (full-stack compliance with fraud intelligence and SIEM), and Enterprise (custom deployment with on-premise options). Pricing is tailored to institution size, transaction volume, and deployment model. Contact us at enquiries@mtcglobalservices.com for a custom quote.

Can AI Shield Nexus be deployed on-premise for Nigerian banks?

Yes. AI Shield Nexus supports cloud, hybrid, and full on-premise deployment options to meet the CBN's data residency and localisation requirements. The on-premise build includes a phased implementation approach with dedicated support for integration with core banking systems (Finacle, Flexcube, Temenos), NIBSS, and the CBN regulatory reporting infrastructure.

How does fraud detection work in AI Shield Nexus for Nigerian banks?

AI Shield Nexus uses a multi-layer fraud detection engine combining rule-based detection, machine learning behavioural models, and real-time graph analysis. It identifies account takeover, identity fraud, SIM swap, NIP fraud, settlement manipulation, and insider collusion across all banking channels. Fraud cases are automatically triaged, enriched with AI analysis, and routed to analysts with recommended actions.

What is AI Shield Nexus?

AI Shield Nexus manages 5 data types including security events. Helps you organize, track, and share your work in 1 place for teams and solo users.

Client Profile | AI Shield Nexus

Client Profile on AI Shield Nexus. A modular, event-driven, enterprise intelligence layer for regulated financial i.

Data types

SecurityEvent
Incident
PolicyDocument
AuditLog
Decision
DetectionRule
PrivilegedAccessLog
AlertConfiguration
AlertLog
DataSourceCredential
AgentFeedback
AgentPersona
DataSyncLog
ThreatIntelligence
VulnerabilityScan
SIEMEvent
DocumentChunk
KnowledgeGraphNode
KnowledgeGraphRelationship
Client
CreditCheckHistory
ClientDocument
CommunicationHistory
CallLog
TrainingSession
OnboardingTask
Playbook
ApiCallLog
ApiPricing
ApiCostSummary
SIEMReport
KnowledgeArticle
Transaction
TransactionRule
TransactionAlert
MenuItem
NFIUFiling
CBNFiling
DemoConfig
BlogArticle
BlogPost
BlogSEO
BlogSchema
BlogCategory
BlogCluster
BlogSchedule
BlogRevision
BlogInternalLink
BlogFeatureSlot
BlogAuthor
BlogCTA
PublishingSettings
ComplianceItem
DocumentReviewResult
DemoRequest
ImplementationRoadmapRequest
AIConfiguration
BacklinkProspect
OutreachHistory
DripCampaign
RegulatoryUpdate
InstitutionalComplianceGap
Lead
NewsletterSubscriber
Partner
Deal
CPInstitution
CPLead
CPComment
CPRemediationTask
FollowUpTask
Notification
UserNotificationPreference
PartnerDeal
ContentQueue
ContentAsset
ContentScore
RepurposedContent
CryptoTransactionEvent
TravelRuleRecord
VASPOnboardingRecord
RiskEvent
InvestigationCase
WalletCluster
StablecoinFlowRecord
BehaviourProfile
AIComplianceNarrative
JurisdictionProfile
DataAccessPolicy
BlockchainNetwork
BeneficialOwner
ContentRegistry
InternalLinkEvents
Organisation
Tenant
DeploymentEnvironment
OnboardingSession
OnboardingStepProgress
DataSource
UploadedDataset
ApiConnection
WebhookConfiguration
CanonicalField
SchemaMapping
FieldMapping
ValidationReport
ValidationIssue
TestRun
RulePack
TenantRulePackAssignment
PilotReadinessAssessment
NetworkSecurityRequirement
DeploymentChecklist
GatewayConfiguration
InternalReviewTask
OnboardingAuditLog
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AccessAuditLog
Role
Permission
RolePermission
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FeatureFlag
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AI Shield Nexus | CBN Compliance, AML & Fraud Risk Intelligence Platform for Nigerian Banks AI Shield Nexus is Nigeria's leading AI-powered CBN compliance and fraud intelligence platform. Automate AML/CFT monitoring, KYC customer due diligence, STR/CTR filing via goAML, and real-time transaction monitoring to satisfy CBN regulatory requirements and the new 2026 Baseline Standards for Automated AML Solutions. Why Nigerian Banks Choose AI Shield Nexus The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued Baseline Standards for Automated AML Solutions in March 2026, giving financial institutions 18 months to comply. AI Shield Nexus is purpose-built to meet every requirement — from real-time transaction screening and risk scoring to automated STR filing, KYC workflows, sanctions screening, and regulatory reporting. Key Features

Real-time AML/CFT transaction monitoring across NIP, NIBSS, mobile, internet banking, ATM, and USSD channels

Automated STR/CTR filing to NFIU via goAML — reduce filing time from hours to minutes

AI-powered KYC with BVN/NIN verification, liveness detection, and risk-based CDD

Fraud detection: account takeover, SIM swap, identity fraud, NIP fraud, insider collusion

Sanctions screening against OFAC, UN, EU, and local Nigerian watchlists

FATF Travel Rule compliance for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)

Crypto asset monitoring: wallet intelligence, stablecoin tracking, behavioural analysis

SIEM-grade security event monitoring with AI incident correlation

CBN audit-ready reporting: generate regulatory returns in required formats instantly

Privileged Access Management (PAM) and data loss prevention (DLP)

CBN Compliance & Regulatory Coverage AI Shield Nexus covers the full spectrum of CBN AML/CFT obligations including the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, CBN AML/CFT/CPF Regulations 2023, NFIU Guidance Notes, and the March 2026 Baseline Standards for Automated AML Solutions. Banks using AI Shield Nexus can demonstrate full compliance to CBN examiners with a complete tamper-proof audit trail. Frequently Asked Questions What does CBN require for AML compliance by 2026? The CBN requires all banks to deploy AI-powered transaction monitoring, automated STR/CTR filing, real-time KYC verification, and risk-based CDD by September 2027. AI Shield Nexus delivers all of these requirements out of the box. How does AML transaction monitoring work for Nigerian banks? AML monitoring analyses every transaction against CBN-aligned rule sets, screening for velocity anomalies, structuring, layering, sanctions exposure, and PEP connections in real time, generating risk scores and automated alerts for compliance review. Does AI Shield Nexus support FATF Travel Rule compliance? Yes. AI Shield Nexus includes dedicated Travel Rule Operations for VASPs, capturing originator and beneficiary data for transfers above USD 1,000, screening counterparty VASPs, and maintaining a full audit trail. Can AI Shield Nexus be deployed on-premise? Yes. AI Shield Nexus supports cloud, hybrid, and full on-premise deployment to meet CBN data residency requirements, with integration support for Finacle, Flexcube, Temenos, NIBSS, and the CBN regulatory reporting infrastructure. Blog & Resources

CBN Compliance Guide 2026

Best AML Software for Nigerian Banks

CBN Compliance Checklist for Banks 2026

AI in Banking Compliance Nigeria

KYC Requirements Nigeria — Practical Guide

AML Compliance Nigeria Banks Guide

How to Automate AML Compliance for Banks

CBN VASP Regulations Nigeria

FATF Travel Rule Nigeria VASPs

Fraud Trends Nigeria 2026

CBN AML Baseline Standards 2026 The CBN issued Circular BSD/DIR/PUB/LAB/019/002 on March 10, 2026, mandating automated AML systems across all regulated Nigerian financial institutions. The deadline for submitting implementation roadmaps is June 10, 2026. AI Shield Nexus is fully compliant with these baseline standards and can be deployed in time for the deadline.

Automated real-time transaction monitoring and screening

Risk-based customer classification and CDD

Automated STR/CTR filing to NFIU in real time

Sanctions and PEP continuous screening

Beneficial Ownership identification and verification

CBN implementation roadmap documentation

Read the full CBN AML Baseline Standards 2026 compliance guide Contact: enquiries@mtcglobalservices.com | View Pricing | Partner Program