Changing BVN phone number has been limited to once in a lifetime

CBN limits BVN phone number changes to once in a lifetime to curb fraud and orders watchlist for suspicious BVNs. Now, you can only change the number linked to your BVN once in a lifetime and if the BVN is flagged due to suspicious activity, it may be under the watchlist for 24 hours.

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