Regular Route

This route is open to holders of certificates in HND/BSc, MSc, MBF, MBA, PhD etc. as well as recognised professional qualifications.

1. Subject-for-subject exemption is granted to holders of any of the above qualifications depending on the course of study. However, the following courses of study are exempted from Modules 1 & 2 at the Diploma level and a Module at the Chartered Banker- Elective:

• Banking & Finance
• Accounting
• Economics
• Business Administration
• Marketing

Linkage/Accredited Routes

Linkage Programme is the relationship or connection between the institute and some tertiary institutions. This route allows graduates of these partnering institutions on HND/BSC Banking & Finance to be exempted in five (5) subjects and examined in nine (9) subjects:

• Lecturers with BSc/HND/MSc/Ph.D Banking & Finance are eligible for exemptions in seven (7) modules.
• Lecturers with BSc/HND/MSc/Ph.D in other Social Management courses are eligible for exemptions in five (5) modules provided they have a first degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration and Marketing.

Procedure for Exemption Application

• Login as a Member via  https://exemption.cibng.org/
• Click on “To Apply for ACIB Exemption”
• Select your qualifications from the available options and click on Proceed
• After being advised of exemption courses.
• You will be required to upload supporting documents/credentials in a single pdf file not larger than 2MB. i.e. (Academic, Professional, Bank Academy Certificates, updated CV and employment letter with all the banks you have worked with, if you are a Practitioner with at least ten [10] years of experience in the banking and finance sector).
• Then click on proceed to make an application fee of NGN 5,000
• After successful payment, your application will be submitted and reviewed for approval/disapproval within 48hours.