CBN appoints eight agents to monitor crude oil exports

Author: Emma UjahPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

CBN appoints eight agents to monitor crude oil exports

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) appointed eight pre-shipment inspection agents to monitor crude oil and gas exports. Announced in a circular dated October 28, 2026, by Aderinola Shonekan, the bank’s Director of Trade and Exchange, the appointments assign the agents to various terminals and oil fields. The CBN also named Q&Q Control Services and Arlington Security Services as monitoring and evaluation agents to oversee the inspectors. The appointments took effect on October 28.

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