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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted members of the public to cybersecurity hack attempts through fraudulent messages, emails and online communications purporting to originate from the Bank, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, has said.
Ali, in a press release on Tuesday, said the fraudulent messages are intended to misinform members of the public and hack personal accounts.
“These fraudulent messages, which prompt recipients to click links, peddle false information about the Bank’s leadership, licensing, and policy issues, and are intended to hack personal accounts,” Sidi Ali said.
She stated that the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria remains www.cbn.gov.ng.
Ali advised members of the public to refrain from clicking links or sharing personal information on suspicious websites, verify the authenticity of all CBN communications through the official website and recognised media outlets, and report any suspected fraudulent site, email or message to law enforcement authorities.
“Members of the public are strongly advised to: Refrain from clicking links or sharing personal information on suspicious websites. Verify the authenticity of all CBN communications through the official website and recognised media outlets. Report any suspected fraudulent site, email, or message to law enforcement authorities,” she stated.
“The CBN remains fully committed to safeguarding the Nigerian financial system and continues to strengthen its cybersecurity frameworks in collaboration with relevant agencies to protect the public against digital fraud.”
Press Release
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— Central Bank of Nigeria (@cenbank) April 22, 2026
