The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) today sacked the Managing Directors/CEOs of some banks. Those affected are Dr. Erastus Akingbola, Intercontinental Bank Plc, Dr. Berth Ebong, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Mrs Cecilia Ibru, Oceanic Bank Plc and Mr. Okey Nwosu, Finbank Nigeria Plc.

The sack is linked with the outcome of the CBN's ordered audit report of banks which found the affected banks wanting, as well as their non-compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standard.