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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-regulation-of-open-banking-in-south-africa) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Fintech](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/fintech) [Regulatory](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulatory) [G. Elias & Co.](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/g.-elias-co) ## [The Regulatory Framework of the eNaira](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-regulatory-framework-of-the-enaira) The Central Bank of Nigeria (the ‘’CBN’’) recently issued the Regulatory Guidelines on the eNaira (the ‘’Guidelines’’). The Guidelines was issued pursuant to Section 19 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007 (“CBN Act”) and the Banks and Other Financial Institut.. 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