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THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, recently mandated that all Point-of-Sales, PoS, operators complete their registration with the Corporate Affairs Corporation, CAC, by July 7, 2024. This directive aims to formalise the operations of PoS businesses across the country, boosting regulatory compliance and promoting financial inclusion.
Reports indicate that there are close to a million registered PoS terminals in the country. According to Statista: “As of 2023, PoS payments in Nigeria were worth over 860 billion Nigerian naira, registering an increase compared to the previous years reviewed. Between 2015 and 2023, the number of POS payments rose significantly.”
Thirdly, many PoS operators are not fully aware of the registration requirements or the steps involved. Without adequate support and clear guidance from the CBN or CAC, they may find the process overwhelming. The absence of targeted awareness campaigns exacerbates this issue, leaving many operators in the dark. The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has a role to play here.
Secondly, the regulator should immediately extend the deadline. Extending the deadline would provide PoS operators with a more realistic timeframe to complete the registration process. An extended period would allow operators to plan and save for the costs involved, reducing the risk of financial strain. A 12 to 24-month window sounds reasonable.
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