SKYE BANK:Â Â The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBNÂ and has revoked and took over the Skye Bank with effect from Friday.
CBN Governor Emefiele announced change of name for Skye Bank
The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele disclosed this on Friday at a Press Conference in LagosCBN Governor, Emefiele announced the change of name from Skye Bank to Polaris Bank
He also announced the change in the name of the bank to Polaris Bank which takes over the bank.
He said an injection of N786 billion has been made into the bank with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has been directed to commence the sale process of the bank from Monday.
The revocation of Skye Bank’s operating licence follows the Central bank’s decision to pause its injection of funds processes in the lender.
The regulators maintained that customers deposits safe as management and members of staff will be retained under the new ownership structure.
Meanwhile, the share price of Skye Bank on Friday gained 4.05 percent at 77 kobo.
The stock is expected to be placed on suspension from Monday in accordance with bridge bank procedures.
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