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Graduate Trainee — Legal Services Directorate (Abuja)

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) · 🇳🇬 Abuja, Nigeria · Onsite · ₦250,000 - ₦350,000/month

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Position Overview

Location: 🇳🇬 Abuja, Nigeria

Compensation: ₦250,000 - ₦350,000/month

Position: Associate

Type: Internship

Practice Area: Financial Regulation

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: Dec 31, 2026

Internship Description

The Central Bank of Nigeria invites applications from qualified law graduates for the Graduate Trainee programme within the Legal Services Directorate. Trainees rotate across banking regulation, financial crimes enforcement, international economic relations and corporate affairs units over a 12-month structured programme.

Responsibilities

Providing research support on banking regulation and monetary policy matters
Assisting with review of regulatory compliance documentation
Drafting memoranda on legal and regulatory issues
Participating in the Graduate Trainee rotation programme across CBN departments
Attending internal training and professional development programmes

Requirements

LL.B (minimum Second Class Upper) and B.L. from the Nigerian Law School
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
Not more than 26 years of age at the time of application
Nigerian citizenship required
Strong academic credentials and research skills

Perks & Benefits

Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities

Compensation

₦250,000 - ₦350,000/month

Practice Area

Financial Regulation

Education Requirements

Professional degree

Experience Requirements

No experience required

Industry

Government / Regulatory

Application Contact

Contact: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Internship Coordinator

Application Deadline

December 31, 2026

Employment Type

Intern