Nigeria: Gambia Central Bank's Planned Sack Affects 57 Nigerians, Nidcom Kicks

Diplomatic tensions mount as Gambia’s plan to replace foreign bank workers puts 57 Nigerians at risk

A directive by the Central Bank of The Gambia requiring banks to replace non-Gambian employees with qualified local workers by the end of 2026 has sparked concerns in Nigeria, with 57 Nigerian professionals potentially affected.

Gambia bank sack order threatens jobs of 57 Nigerians – NiDCOM

NiDCOM has raised concerns that 57 Nigerian professionals in four banks may lose their jobs due to a directive by The Gambia's central bank.

Nigeria: Gambia Central Bank's Planned Sack Affects 57 Nigerians, Nidcom Kicks

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has kicked against a directive by the Central Bank of The Gambia ordering banks to sack non-Gambian employees.

Gambia Central Bank's planned sack affects 57 Nigerians, NiDCOM kicks

She said, "It is contradictory to encourage African investment and regional cooperation while displacing qualified African professionals.”

Nigerian Govt Raises Alarm Over Gambia’s Plan To Replace Nigerian Bank Workers

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has urged the Central Bank of The Gambia to reverse its directive mandating banks to replace non-Gambian employees with qualified Gambian nationals, warning that the policy could undermine regional integration and threaten the jobs of Nigerian professionals. The directive, reportedly issued recently, gives banks until December 31 to replace […]

57 Nigerian Professionals Face Job Loss in Gambia Banking Directive

Fifty-seven Nigerian professionals working in The Gambia’s banking sector face potential job losses following a directive from the Central Bank of The Gambia...