CBN recapitalisation
Banks’ H2 Outlook Rides on Recapitalisation, Dividend Hopes
As the second half of 2025 unfolds, Nigerian banks are entering a critical phase in their growth and stability journey. Industry analysts and investment experts forecast that the banks’ performance during this period will be largely driven by two major factors: their progress in meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation directive and their […]
Five Banks Beat CBN Recap Deadline
The Nigerian banking sector has reached a pivotal milestone, as at least five financial institutions have successfully met the capitalisation thresholds set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) nearly nine months ahead of the March 2026 deadline. Leading the pack is Access Bank, which crossed the N500 billion benchmark for international commercial banks through […]
Recapitalisation Drive: CBN cautions banks against illicit funds
In a bid to reinforce financial discipline and protect the integrity of the Nigerian banking sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning to deposit money banks against raising capital from illicit sources. The directive forms part of a broader recapitalisation exercise aimed at enhancing the resilience of the financial system […]