CBN revokes Heritage Bank licence

  1. The Board and Management of the bank have not been able to improve the
    bank’s financial performance, a situation which constitutes a threat to financial
    stability. This follows a period during which the CBN engaged with the bank and
    prescribed various supervisory steps intended to stem the decline. Regrettably, the
    bank has continued to suffer and has no reasonable prospects of recovery, thereby
    making the revocation of the license the next necessary step.
    Consequently, the CBN has taken this action to strengthen public confidence in the
    banking system and ensure that the soundness of our financial system is not impaired.
    The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) is hereby appointed as the
    Liquidator of the bank in accordance with Section 12 (2) of BOFIA, 2020.
    We wish to assure the public that the Nigerian financial system remains on a solid
    footing. The action we are taking today reflects our continued commitment to take all
    necessary steps to ensure the safety and soundness of our financial system.

Hakama Sidi Ali

Acting Director, Corporate Communications