The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approves the conversion of Abbey Mortgage Bank to a regional commercial bank, according to reports referencing the regulator’s approval and the bank’s filings. Following the approval, the institution transitions from “Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc” to “Abbey Bank Plc.” Premium Times reports that the name change occurs after shareholders pass a resolution at an extraordinary general meeting held on Friday, 24 January 2025, and that the conversion and updated name are reflected in a regulatory filing. The Punch similarly reports that the CBN approval enables the bank’s shift to commercial banking and notes the resulting change to Abbey Bank Plc. Both accounts describe the development as a significant change in the bank’s status and operations, moving from a mortgage-focused institution to a regional commercial bank structure. No additional details about the timeline of operational changes, the scope of new activities, or the specific conditions attached to the conversion are provided in the excerpts supplied.