๐ฐ News12 March 2026ยท2 min readยท
Nigeria's CBN integrates AI into anti-money laundering rules
Source: techcabal
Nigeria's Central Bank (CBN) has updated its anti-money laundering regulations to explicitly recognise artificial intelligence and machine learning as tools for financial crime detection, marking a historic first for the country. The new rules represent a significant regulatory shift, embedding AI-driven compliance frameworks into formal banking oversight. This move positions Nigeria as a pioneer in AI-backed financial regulation on the continent.
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