23 h. ago Three bank mergers loom ahead of recapitalisation deadline –Report

Three bank mergers are expected in Nigeria ahead of the 2026 recapitalisation deadline, as lenders scramble to meet new CBN capital requirements. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-bank-mergers-loom-ahead-of-recapitalisation-deadline-report/

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44 h. ago Recapitalisation: Combined Capital Of 21 Banks Hits N5.14trn

Nigeria’s banking sector is fast approaching the end of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation programme with a combined capital base of about N5.142 trillion already locked in by lenders across the different licence categories, disclosures made by the banks have shown. The figures show that 21 out of the 37 commercial, merchant and non-interest […]

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4 d. ago NASD records strong performance in 2025 on market diversification

NASD Securities Exchange recorded a strong performance in 2025, as its market diversification strategy translated into increased listings, higher market read more NASD records strong performance in 2025 on market diversification

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4 d. ago UBA Meets Central Bank’s Requirement As Capital Base Surpasses N500bn

United Bank for Africa Plc has met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s N500 billion minimum capital requirement, following the successful completion of the second tranche of its rights issue, thereby strengthening its balance sheet well ahead of the March 2026 recapitalisation deadline. As at the bank’s 2025 half-year audited results, UBA’s share capital and share […]

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6 d. ago Bank recapitalisation may increase market concentration –CBN

The CBN warns that ongoing bank recapitalization risks increasing market concentration, crowding out non-bank issuers, and straining Nigeria’s capital mark Read More: https://punchng.com/bank-recapitalisation-may-increase-market-concentration-cbn/

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7 d. ago CBN sees capital market extending bullish streak on bank recapitalisation

Nigeria’s capital market is expected to sustain its bullish run last year through 2026, buoyed by the ongoing banking sector read more CBN sees capital market extending bullish streak on bank recapitalisation

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7 d. ago 19 Banks Meet New Capital Requirements Ahead Of March 31 Deadline

With less than 90 days to the recapitalisation deadline for banks in the country, 19 banks have now met the new capital requirements  ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline given by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as First Bank Nigeria, Fidelity Bank and FSDH Merchant Bank join the league of recapitalised banks. This […]

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7 d. ago Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria meets CBN recapitalisation threshold

Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria announces it has met the new CBN recapitalisation threshold, underscoring its financial strength and commitment to the economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/rand-merchant-bank-nigeria-meets-cbn-recapitalisation-threshold/

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1 week ago Bank recapitalisation to drive bullish capital market, says CBN

The CBN projects Nigeria’s capital market will remain bullish in 2026, driven by the ongoing bank recapitalisation, investor confidence, and policy measure Read More: https://punchng.com/bank-recapitalisation-to-drive-bullish-capital-market-says-cbn/

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1 week ago Nigerian Stocks Jump By 51% in 2025 Despite Inflation, Devaluation, Other Headwinds

Market Cap rises by N36trn, highest annual increase on record Nigeria’s stock market delivered a historic triumph in 2025, with equities surging 51.19 per cent despite fierce headwinds from Naira devaluation, soaring inflation, and global economic pressures—outpacing the previous year’s 37.65 per cent gain. Market capitalisation rocketed by a record N36.62 trillion to reach N99.4 […]

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4 w. ago Recapitalisation inertia: Nigerian bank draws strategic investor interest

FRESH indications have emerged that one of Nigeria’s oldest banking institutions, which is yet to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirements, is currently attracting strategic investor interest from at least three groups. Market intelligence suggests that despite an outward appearance of regulatory calm, the CBN has been quietly reviewing competing bids from […]

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