Just in: CBN releases framework for non-bank acquiring On By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a Regulatory Framework for Non-bank Acquiring to all deposit money banks, payment service providers and all financial institutions. The apex bank disclosed this today in a circular signed by Director, Payments System Management Department, CBN, Musa Jimoh. The CBN circular stated that the framework is in furtherance of its mandate to promote a sound financial system and facilitate the development of electronic payments service in Nigeria. The circular stated:” The CBN, in furtherance of its mandate to promote a sound financial system and facilitate the development of electronic payment systems in Nigeria, hereby issues the Regulatory Framework for Non Bank Acquiring In Nigeria.