Regulatory Alerts2010-10-13 | TED.FEM.FPC.GEN.01.0332010 HAJJ OPERATIONS: PURCHASE OF PILGRIMS TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE (PTA) IN SAUDI RIYAL TRAVELLERS` CHEQUES (SRTCs)
The Trade and Exchange Department of CBN has provided the latest list of branches where individuals or companies can open domiciliary accounts for international transactions. There are a total of 39 branches across Nigeria's 36 states, including Abuja (FCT), Kogi, and Lagos. Some prominent banks with branches on this list include Access Bank, Fidelity Bank, First Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Keystone Bank, Union Bank, United Bank for Africa, Wema Bank, and Zenith Bank. Banks like FinBank, Intercontinental Bank, Oceanic Bank, and Skye Bank have also been included in the list but they may now be under different names after mergers or acquisitions. The Nigerian Armed Forces and Special Institutions are also included with a specified location for opening domiciliary accounts.