Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of no fewer than 153 Micro-Finance Banks (MFBs) and six Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs),
This was stated by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), in its 2018 annual report recently released in Abuja.
The report also revealed that when the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), revoked the operating licence of the troubled Skye Bank, the Corporation resolved the problem using a bridge bank mechanism.
It added that Polaris Bank, acquired by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), was established to purchase the assets and assume liabilities of the failed Skye Bank.
It further said that the operating licences of 15 MFBs and one PMB were instated during the period.
It however assured that it will adopt cost effective method of bank failure resolution to protect depositors and also ensure prompt reimbursement of depositors in the event of bank failure in its future outlook.
The report said the Corporation would strengthen its supervisory functions by enhancing its skills in stress testing, financial technology, recovery and resolution plans.
