The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has opened applications for the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox Programme, inviting fintech companies, financial institutions, Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), technology firms and other eligible innovators to test new financial products and technologies under regulatory supervision. Applications for Cohort 2 opened on August 12, 2026, and will close on August 31, 2026. The new cohort will operate through two dedicated testing tracks created to support emerging technologies and business models with the potential to strengthen Nigeria’s financial system. Through the programme, eligible innovators can...