Regulatory Intelligence Platform

Regulatory Intelligence
Nigeria - 2026

Track key AML, KYC, fraud, and data protection deadlines relevant to financial institutions operating in Nigeria.

Built from publicly available regulatory circulars and industry guidance - designed to help institutions stay informed and prepared.

Not affiliated with or endorsed by any regulatory authority. For informational purposes only.

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Key Deadlines Tracked

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High-Priority Milestones

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Understanding Regulatory Timelines

Financial institutions operate across multiple regulatory frameworks, including AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, fraud risk, and data protection.

This calendar highlights key milestones based on publicly available guidance to support internal planning and readiness. All timelines should be verified directly with relevant regulatory authorities and your compliance advisors.

Key Compliance Milestones

Deadlines are based on publicly available regulatory communications and may vary by institution. Institutions should confirm requirements directly with relevant regulatory authorities.

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Showing 17 milestones

AML/CFTRecurring

Monthly STR/SAR Filing Deadline

10th of every monthMonthlyNFIU / CBN
AML/CFTRecurring

Monthly CTR Filing (Cash Transaction Report)

10th of every monthMonthlyNFIU / CBN
AML/CFTOverdue

Q1 AML/CFT Compliance Programme Review

31 March 2026QuarterlyCBN (per published frameworks)
KYC/CDD81 days left

Q2 KYC Programme Review and CDD Update

30 June 2026QuarterlyCBN (per published frameworks)
Fraud & Risk173 days

Q3 Internal Audit - Fraud Risk Assessment

30 September 2026QuarterlyCBN (per published frameworks)
AML/CFT265 days

Q4 Year-End AML/CFT Annual Report

31 December 2026AnnualCBN / NFIU
Governance20 days left

Cybersecurity Baseline Standards - Phase 1 Evidence

30 April 2026One-timeCBN (per published standards)
Data Protection51 days left

NDPA Data Protection Compliance Audit

31 May 2026AnnualNDPC
Governance112 days

Cybersecurity Baseline Standards - Phase 2 Evidence

31 July 2026One-timeCBN (per published standards)
KYC/CDD81 days left

PEP/Sanctions List Re-screening

30 June 2026 and 31 December 2026Semi-annualCBN / NFIU
Training204 days

Staff AML/CFT Training Completion

31 October 2026AnnualCBN (per published frameworks)
Governance265 days

Cybersecurity Baseline Standards - Full Implementation

31 December 2026One-timeCBN (per published standards)
GovernanceRecurring81 days left

Board Compliance Committee Report

Quarterly (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec)QuarterlyCBN (per published frameworks)
AML/CFT324 days

NFIU Annual Compliance Return

28 February 2027 (for FY2026)AnnualNFIU
AML/CFT61 days left

CBN AML/CFT Baseline Standards, Implementation Roadmap Submission

10 June 2026One-timeCBN, Circular BSD/DIR/PUB/LAB/019/002
AML/CFT518 days

CBN AML/CFT Baseline Standards, Full Compliance (Deposit Money Banks)

10 September 2027One-timeCBN, Circular BSD/DIR/PUB/LAB/019/002
AML/CFT700 days

CBN AML/CFT Baseline Standards, Full Compliance (Other Regulated Institutions)

10 March 2028One-timeCBN, Circular BSD/DIR/PUB/LAB/019/002

From Tracking Deadlines to Managing Risk

Tracking deadlines is only one part of compliance. Institutions must also assess readiness, manage risk exposure, and coordinate implementation across systems.

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Understand Your Compliance Readiness

AI Shield Nexus provides tools to help institutions assess their current state, identify gaps, and prepare for regulatory expectations. Based on publicly available frameworks.

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Disclaimer: This calendar is provided for informational purposes only and is based on publicly available regulatory communications as of 2026. Timelines and requirements may change.

AI Shield Nexus is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NFIU, NDPC, or any regulatory authority.

Institutions should verify all requirements and timelines directly with regulators and their compliance advisors. Nothing on this page constitutes legal or regulatory advice.

AI Shield Nexus is a product of MTC Global Services. All compliance responsibility rests with the adopting institution.