Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Banking: Nigeria acts on "unhealthy" banks

The BBC, is reporting that the Nigerian government has closed 14 banks deemed to be "unhealthy."

Under new rules aimed at encouraging more foreign investment by tackling bank failures and corruption, the banks failed to proved they have enough resources to comply with the regulations. The banks must now hold at least $190 million.

Look out for a swarm of mergers!