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CB & C Overview

Introduction
Objectives Of The Examination
Eligibility
Mode Of Examination
The Capacity Building and Certification Division is in charge of conducting/administering the entire examinations of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

Although the history of the CIBN dates back to November, 1963, when it was established as a local centre of The Chartered Institute of Bankers, London, its first indigenous examination commenced with the Foundation Stage in April 1978 while the Professional examination was held for the first time in April 1984 with two candidates qualifying as Associates. Before 1978, the Institute only conducted the examination on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, London.
The Statutory responsibilities of the Institute are to determine the standards of knowledge and skills to be attained by persons seeking to become member of the banking profession as well as conduct professional examinations leading to the award of certificates as may be prescribed by the Institute.

The objective of the Institute’s examination therefore is to deepen knowledge and enhance the quality of competencies of human capacity in the banking industry through the various certifications approved by the Governing Council from time to time.
Candidature is open to all individuals from all disciplines and all sectors of the economy who are interested in becoming Professional/Chartered Bankers, provided they meet the minimum qualification requirements approved by the Governing Council from time to time and must have registered as student members. The membership registration number obtained will be used as examination number at the commencement of writing the examinations.
Entry Qualification for Examinations

The minimum qualification for the Institute’s examinations is first degree, equivalent professional qualification accepted by the Institute or any other equivalent qualification from reputable and recognized institutions.
Over the years, the Institute’s examinations were conducted via the traditional pen and paper. In line with global initiatives, the Institute took a strategic step to administering its examinations using the Computer Based Testing Platform. This was successfully piloted during the October 2017 Diet Examinations with the Certified Risk Managers (CRM) programme at two centres and was fully implemented in April 2018 in all the examinations, leaving only the four core courses which had the hybrid of Multiple Choice Questions and Essay.

Examinations are conducted April and October in all state in Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Banking Professional Examinations

The examinations are in three levels of Diploma, Intermediate Professional and Chartered Banker. Successful completion of the three levels of the examinations will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Associate-ship of The Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB).

Qualifications
Student Member

The examination is in three stages viz: Diploma, Intermediate Professional and Chartered Banker Levels. Successful completion of the three stages of the examination will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Associate-ship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB).
Graduates can register as Student Members and prepare towards sitting for Professional in Banking Examination.

Qualification

A minimum of a first degree in any discipline, BSc. /HND or any approved professional qualifications for Professional (Student Members).

Ordinary Member

The Microfinance Certificate Examination is in two stages viz: Microfinance I and Microfinance II. Successful completion of the two stages of the examination will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Microfinance Certificate.

Qualification

School Certificate W.A.C.E, OND, Undergraduates for Certificate in Banking (Ordinary Members)

Associateship Flagship Examinations

Routes to ACIB
Banking Professional Exams
Syllabus
Fees
Kindly click on Examination Fees below to view the schedule for Examination Fees
Examination Fees
Bank Account Number
First Bank Of Nigeria Limited 2000607939
Access Bank PLc 0019395540

You can click here to download the Banking Professional [ACIB] Examination Form

Kindly click here to download the new ACIB syllabus

Micro-Finance Certification Program

The Micro-Finance Certification Program is in two stages viz: Microfinance I and Microfinance II. Successful completion of the two stages of the examination will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Microfinance Certificate.
Examination Registration Fee
Exam Level Fee (₦)
Micro-Finance Certification Program 3,750
Microfinance I Courses - New Syllabus Courses
S/N Course Code Course Title Fee (₦)
1 MF 301 The Evolution Management and Regulation of Microfinancing 3,750
2 MF 302 Financial Analysis and Performance Monitoring in Microfinance Institutions 3,750
3 MF 303 Product Development and Marketing Management 3,750
Microfinance II Courses - New Syllabus Courses
S/N Course Code Course Title Fee (₦)
1 MF 401 Risk Management and Internal Control in Microfinance Institutions 3,750
2 MF 402 Ethics and Corporate Governance 3,750
3 MF 403 Digital Finance in Microfinance Institution - Elective 3,750
4 MF 404 Small and Medium Enterprises Management and Development - Elective 3,750

Certification Programmes

We report to our stakeholders the various happenings in the institution by giving them our annual reports.
Certified Fintech Professional
Other Certification Programmes

Examination Forms

Examination forms for the Banking Professional Examinations, Microfinance and other Specialised Certification programmes are prepared every diet and hosted on the website for download by students who prefer to register for the examinations manually.

You can download the forms here:

Please click here to register for exams

Examiner's Report

Examiners’ Reports of all subjects are published every diet after the residential marking exercise. The content of the material include questions and suggested solutions as well as examiners’ comments on the performance of students. It serves as a preparatory reading material for students writing the examinations.

To get a copy of your examiner's report do visit our online book store to make purchase.

CLICK HERE to login as a member

Examination Rules and Regulations

Rules and regulations guiding the Institute’s examinations are contained in the syllabi for the examinations. One of the integral part of these rules is the Examination Misconduct and Penalties.

Please click here to view forms.

Examination Centers

Rules and regulations guiding the Institute’s examinations are contained in the syllabi for the examinations.

S/N Name
1 Remote Online Proctoring Platform

Examination Timetable

Every diet, examination time-table containing the subjects, date and duration of examination as well as applicable fees are prepared as part of the examination form, information handbills and hosted on the CIBN website. Separate time-tables are also prepared for centres outside Nigeria, i.e. The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone

Click here to download the PDF File
Exemption Guidelines and Fees
Exemption For Accredited Bank Academies
Exemption Policy

CB & C Overview

Introduction
Objectives Of The Examination
Eligibility
Mode Of Examination
The Capacity Building and Certification Division is in charge of conducting/administering the entire examinations of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

Although the history of the CIBN dates back to November, 1963, when it was established as a local centre of The Chartered Institute of Bankers, London, its first indigenous examination commenced with the Foundation Stage in April 1978 while the Professional examination was held for the first time in April 1984 with two candidates qualifying as Associates. Before 1978, the Institute only conducted the examination on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, London.
The Statutory responsibilities of the Institute are to determine the standards of knowledge and skills to be attained by persons seeking to become member of the banking profession as well as conduct professional examinations leading to the award of certificates as may be prescribed by the Institute.

The objective of the Institute’s examination therefore is to deepen knowledge and enhance the quality of competencies of human capacity in the banking industry through the various certifications approved by the Governing Council from time to time.
Candidature is open to all individuals from all disciplines and all sectors of the economy who are interested in becoming Professional/Chartered Bankers, provided they meet the minimum qualification requirements approved by the Governing Council from time to time and must have registered as student members. The membership registration number obtained will be used as examination number at the commencement of writing the examinations.
Entry Qualification for Examinations

The minimum qualification for the Institute’s examinations is first degree, equivalent professional qualification accepted by the Institute or any other equivalent qualification from reputable and recognized institutions.
Over the years, the Institute’s examinations were conducted via the traditional pen and paper. In line with global initiatives, the Institute took a strategic step to administering its examinations using the Computer Based Testing Platform. This was successfully piloted during the October 2017 Diet Examinations with the Certified Risk Managers (CRM) programme at two centres and was fully implemented in April 2018 in all the examinations, leaving only the four core courses which had the hybrid of Multiple Choice Questions and Essay.

Examinations are conducted April and October in all state in Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Banking Professional Examinations

The examinations are in three levels of Diploma, Intermediate Professional and Chartered Banker. Successful completion of the three levels of the examinations will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Associate-ship of The Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB).

Qualifications
Student Member

The examination is in three stages viz: Diploma, Intermediate Professional and Chartered Banker Levels. Successful completion of the three stages of the examination will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Associate-ship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB).
Graduates can register as Student Members and prepare towards sitting for Professional in Banking Examination.

Qualification

A minimum of a first degree in any discipline, BSc. /HND or any approved professional qualifications for Professional (Student Members).

Ordinary Member

The Microfinance Certificate Examination is in two stages viz: Microfinance I and Microfinance II. Successful completion of the two stages of the examination will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Microfinance Certificate.

Qualification

School Certificate W.A.C.E, OND, Undergraduates for Certificate in Banking (Ordinary Members)

Examination Rules and Regulations

Rules and regulations guiding the Institute’s examinations are contained in the syllabi for the examinations. One of the integral part of these rules is the Examination Misconduct and Penalties.

Please click here to view forms.

Overview
Qualifications
Associateship (ACIB) Examination
Micro-Finance Certification Program
Certification Programmes
Examination Forms
Examiner's Report
Examination Rules and Regulation
Examination Centers
Examination Time Table

CB & C Overview

Introduction
Objectives Of The Examination
Eligibility
Mode Of Examination
The Capacity Building and Certification Division is in charge of conducting/administering the entire examinations of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

Although the history of the CIBN dates back to November, 1963, when it was established as a local centre of The Chartered Institute of Bankers, London, its first indigenous examination commenced with the Foundation Stage in April 1978 while the Professional examination was held for the first time in April 1984 with two candidates qualifying as Associates. Before 1978, the Institute only conducted the examination on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, London.
The Statutory responsibilities of the Institute are to determine the standards of knowledge and skills to be attained by persons seeking to become member of the banking profession as well as conduct professional examinations leading to the award of certificates as may be prescribed by the Institute.

The objective of the Institute’s examination therefore is to deepen knowledge and enhance the quality of competencies of human capacity in the banking industry through the various certifications approved by the Governing Council from time to time.
Candidature is open to all individuals from all disciplines and all sectors of the economy who are interested in becoming Professional/Chartered Bankers, provided they meet the minimum qualification requirements approved by the Governing Council from time to time and must have registered as student members. The membership registration number obtained will be used as examination number at the commencement of writing the examinations.
Entry Qualification for Examinations

The minimum qualification for the Institute’s examinations is first degree, equivalent professional qualification accepted by the Institute or any other equivalent qualification from reputable and recognized institutions.
Over the years, the Institute’s examinations were conducted via the traditional pen and paper. In line with global initiatives, the Institute took a strategic step to administering its examinations using the Computer Based Testing Platform. This was successfully piloted during the October 2017 Diet Examinations with the Certified Risk Managers (CRM) programme at two centres and was fully implemented in April 2018 in all the examinations, leaving only the four core courses which had the hybrid of Multiple Choice Questions and Essay.

Examinations are conducted April and October in all state in Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Banking Professional Examinations

The examinations are in three levels of Diploma, Intermediate Professional and Chartered Banker. Successful completion of the three levels of the examinations will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Associate-ship of The Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB).

Qualifications
Student Member

The examination is in three stages viz: Diploma, Intermediate Professional and Chartered Banker Levels. Successful completion of the three stages of the examination will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Associate-ship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB).
Graduates can register as Student Members and prepare towards sitting for Professional in Banking Examination.

Qualification

A minimum of a first degree in any discipline, BSc. /HND or any approved professional qualifications for Professional (Student Members).

Ordinary Member

The Microfinance Certificate Examination is in two stages viz: Microfinance I and Microfinance II. Successful completion of the two stages of the examination will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Microfinance Certificate.

Qualification

School Certificate W.A.C.E, OND, Undergraduates for Certificate in Banking (Ordinary Members)

Associateship Flagship Examinations

Routes to ACIB
Banking Professional Exams
Syllabus
Fees
Kindly click on Examination Fees below to view the schedule for Examination Fees
Examination Fees
Bank Account Number
First Bank Of Nigeria Limited 2000607939
Access Bank PLc 0019395540

You can click here to download the Banking Professional [ACIB] Examination Form

Kindly click here to download the new ACIB syllabus

Micro-Finance Certification Program

The Micro-Finance Certification Program is in two stages viz: Microfinance I and Microfinance II. Successful completion of the two stages of the examination will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Microfinance Certificate.
Examination Registration Fee
Exam Level Fee (₦)
Micro-Finance Certification Program 3,750
Microfinance I Courses - New Syllabus Courses
S/N Course Code Course Title Fee (₦)
1 MF 301 The Evolution Management and Regulation of Microfinancing 3,750
2 MF 302 Financial Analysis and Performance Monitoring in Microfinance Institutions 3,750
3 MF 303 Product Development and Marketing Management 3,750
Microfinance II Courses - New Syllabus Courses
S/N Course Code Course Title Fee (₦)
1 MF 401 Risk Management and Internal Control in Microfinance Institutions 3,750
2 MF 402 Ethics and Corporate Governance 3,750
3 MF 403 Digital Finance in Microfinance Institution - Elective 3,750
4 MF 404 Small and Medium Enterprises Management and Development - Elective 3,750

Certification Programmes

We report to our stakeholders the various happenings in the institution by giving them our annual reports.
Certified Fintech Professional
Other Certification Programmes

Examination Forms

Examination forms for the Banking Professional Examinations, Microfinance and other Specialised Certification programmes are prepared every diet and hosted on the website for download by students who prefer to register for the examinations manually.

You can download the forms here:

Please click here to register for exams

Examiner's Report

Examiners’ Reports of all subjects are published every diet after the residential marking exercise. The content of the material include questions and suggested solutions as well as examiners’ comments on the performance of students. It serves as a preparatory reading material for students writing the examinations.

To get a copy of your examiner's report do visit our online book store to make purchase.

CLICK HERE to login as a member

Examination Rules and Regulations

Rules and regulations guiding the Institute’s examinations are contained in the syllabi for the examinations. One of the integral part of these rules is the Examination Misconduct and Penalties.

Please click here to view forms.

Examination Centers

Rules and regulations guiding the Institute’s examinations are contained in the syllabi for the examinations.

S/N Name
1 Remote Online Proctoring Platform

Examination Timetable

Every diet, examination time-table containing the subjects, date and duration of examination as well as applicable fees are prepared as part of the examination form, information handbills and hosted on the CIBN website. Separate time-tables are also prepared for centres outside Nigeria, i.e. The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone

Click here to download the PDF File
Overview
Qualifications
Associateship (ACIB) Examination
Micro-Finance Certification Program
Certification Programmes
Examination Forms
Examiner's Report
Examination Rules and Regulation
Examination Centers
Examination Time Table

CB & C Overview

Introduction
Objectives Of The Examination
Eligibility
Mode Of Examination
The Capacity Building and Certification Division is in charge of conducting/administering the entire examinations of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

Although the history of the CIBN dates back to November, 1963, when it was established as a local centre of The Chartered Institute of Bankers, London, its first indigenous examination commenced with the Foundation Stage in April 1978 while the Professional examination was held for the first time in April 1984 with two candidates qualifying as Associates. Before 1978, the Institute only conducted the examination on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, London.
The Statutory responsibilities of the Institute are to determine the standards of knowledge and skills to be attained by persons seeking to become member of the banking profession as well as conduct professional examinations leading to the award of certificates as may be prescribed by the Institute.

The objective of the Institute’s examination therefore is to deepen knowledge and enhance the quality of competencies of human capacity in the banking industry through the various certifications approved by the Governing Council from time to time.
Candidature is open to all individuals from all disciplines and all sectors of the economy who are interested in becoming Professional/Chartered Bankers, provided they meet the minimum qualification requirements approved by the Governing Council from time to time and must have registered as student members. The membership registration number obtained will be used as examination number at the commencement of writing the examinations.
Entry Qualification for Examinations

The minimum qualification for the Institute’s examinations is first degree, equivalent professional qualification accepted by the Institute or any other equivalent qualification from reputable and recognized institutions.
Over the years, the Institute’s examinations were conducted via the traditional pen and paper. In line with global initiatives, the Institute took a strategic step to administering its examinations using the Computer Based Testing Platform. This was successfully piloted during the October 2017 Diet Examinations with the Certified Risk Managers (CRM) programme at two centres and was fully implemented in April 2018 in all the examinations, leaving only the four core courses which had the hybrid of Multiple Choice Questions and Essay.

Examinations are conducted April and October in all state in Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Banking Professional Examinations

The examinations are in three levels of Diploma, Intermediate Professional and Chartered Banker. Successful completion of the three levels of the examinations will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Associate-ship of The Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB).

Qualifications
Student Member

The examination is in three stages viz: Diploma, Intermediate Professional and Chartered Banker Levels. Successful completion of the three stages of the examination will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Associate-ship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB).
Graduates can register as Student Members and prepare towards sitting for Professional in Banking Examination.

Qualification

A minimum of a first degree in any discipline, BSc. /HND or any approved professional qualifications for Professional (Student Members).

Ordinary Member

The Microfinance Certificate Examination is in two stages viz: Microfinance I and Microfinance II. Successful completion of the two stages of the examination will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Microfinance Certificate.

Qualification

School Certificate W.A.C.E, OND, Undergraduates for Certificate in Banking (Ordinary Members)

Associateship Flagship Examinations

Routes to ACIB
Banking Professional Exams
Syllabus
Fees
Kindly click on Examination Fees below to view the schedule for Examination Fees
Examination Fees
Bank Account Number
First Bank Of Nigeria Limited 2000607939
Access Bank PLc 0019395540

You can click here to download the Banking Professional [ACIB] Examination Form

Kindly click here to download the new ACIB syllabus

Micro-Finance Certification Program

The Micro-Finance Certification Program is in two stages viz: Microfinance I and Microfinance II. Successful completion of the two stages of the examination will lead to the award of the Certificate known as the Microfinance Certificate.
Examination Registration Fee
Exam Level Fee (₦)
Micro-Finance Certification Program 3,750
Microfinance I Courses - New Syllabus Courses
S/N Course Code Course Title Fee (₦)
1 MF 301 The Evolution Management and Regulation of Microfinancing 3,750
2 MF 302 Financial Analysis and Performance Monitoring in Microfinance Institutions 3,750
3 MF 303 Product Development and Marketing Management 3,750
Microfinance II Courses - New Syllabus Courses
S/N Course Code Course Title Fee (₦)
1 MF 401 Risk Management and Internal Control in Microfinance Institutions 3,750
2 MF 402 Ethics and Corporate Governance 3,750
3 MF 403 Digital Finance in Microfinance Institution - Elective 3,750
4 MF 404 Small and Medium Enterprises Management and Development - Elective 3,750

Certification Programmes

We report to our stakeholders the various happenings in the institution by giving them our annual reports.
Certified Fintech Professional
Other Certification Programmes

Examination Forms

Examination forms for the Banking Professional Examinations, Microfinance and other Specialised Certification programmes are prepared every diet and hosted on the website for download by students who prefer to register for the examinations manually.

You can download the forms here:

Please click here to register for exams

Examiner's Report

Examiners’ Reports of all subjects are published every diet after the residential marking exercise. The content of the material include questions and suggested solutions as well as examiners’ comments on the performance of students. It serves as a preparatory reading material for students writing the examinations.

To get a copy of your examiner's report do visit our online book store to make purchase.

CLICK HERE to login as a member

Examination Rules and Regulations

Rules and regulations guiding the Institute’s examinations are contained in the syllabi for the examinations. One of the integral part of these rules is the Examination Misconduct and Penalties.

Please click here to view forms.

Examination Centers

Rules and regulations guiding the Institute’s examinations are contained in the syllabi for the examinations.

S/N Name
1 Remote Online Proctoring Platform

Examination Timetable

Every diet, examination time-table containing the subjects, date and duration of examination as well as applicable fees are prepared as part of the examination form, information handbills and hosted on the CIBN website. Separate time-tables are also prepared for centres outside Nigeria, i.e. The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone

Click here to download the PDF File

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