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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44 h. ago How Nigeria’s big banks scaled recapitalisation hurdle ahead March

Nigeria’s biggest banks have largely cleared the recapitalisation hurdle months ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline, deploying a mix read more How Nigeria’s big banks scaled recapitalisation hurdle ahead March

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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 TAJBank Surpasses Central Bank’s N20bn New Capital Base Ahead Of Deadline

TAJBank Plc said it has crossed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s N20 billion new minimum capital requirement for national non-interest banks, positioning it among early movers ahead of the March 2026 enforcement deadline. The recapitalisation, which affects all categories of banks, requires national non-interest banks to raise their minimum capital base to N20 billion by […]

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6 d. ago FirstBank attains N500bn capital base ahead of CBN deadline 

First Bank of Nigeria has met the CBN’s N500bn minimum capital requirement ahead of the deadline, strengthening its financial resilience and growth outlook Read More: https://punchng.com/firstbank-attains-n500bn-capital-base-ahead-of-cbn-deadline/

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6 d. ago First Holding Company Confirms FirstBank’s New N500bn Capital Base

…As Standard Chartered, RMB Join List of Recapitalised Banks First HoldCo Plc has confirmed that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), has met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum regulatory capital requirement of N500 billion. This comes  as  Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited and Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited (RMBN)  […]

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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 Analysts say recapitalisation to improve banks’ loan growth in 2026

Nigeria’s banking sector is expected to record stronger loan growth and more resilient earnings in 2026, driven largely by recent read more Analysts say recapitalisation to improve banks’ loan growth in 2026

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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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8 d. ago RMB Nigeria meets CBN recapitalisation requirement ahead March deadline

Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited (RMBN) has announced that it has met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) banking sector read more RMB Nigeria meets CBN recapitalisation requirement ahead March deadline

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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 Recapitalisation: Banks to intensify fundraising as CBN deadline nears

Nigerian banks are ramping up capital market activities to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s March 2026 recapitalization deadline. Learn the impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/recapitalisation-banks-to-intensify-fundraising-as-cbn-deadline-nears/

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3 w. ago ACAMB dismisses unfounded claims on banks’ recapitalisation status

Says no bank is shutting down THE Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has dismissed as false and misleading a viral Instagram video claiming that 12 Nigerian banks would be shut down by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by March 2026. In a statement, ACAMB said the video—posted by one […]

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3 w. ago CBN: Building a sound, resilient banking sector as recapitalisation gains momentum

Nigeria’s banking system is navigating one of the most defining moments in its modern history. Amid macroeconomic headwinds and far-reaching reforms, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the sector remains fundamentally stable, sound, and resilient—even as banks race to meet new capital requirements that are reshaping the industry. At the heart of this transformation […]

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4 w. ago N5.2trn debt: Reps issue deadline for reconciliation of CBN accounts

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has set 19th January 2026 as the deadline for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to conclude its ongoing reconciliation with the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) over alleged unremitted revenues worth N50.2 trillion into the Federation Account.

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4 w. ago Reps give CBN deadline to reconcile N5.2tn unremitted operating surplus

Nigeria’s House of Reps gives the CBN a deadline to reconcile N5.2tn in unremitted operating surplus, citing fiscal accountability concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-give-cbn-deadline-to-reconcile-n5-2tn-unremitted-operating-surplus/

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4 w. ago CBN: Building sound, resilient banking sector as recapitalisation gains momentum

Nigeria’s banking system remains fundamentally stable, sound and resilient, a cornerstone of financial stability. At the same time, the Central read more CBN: Building sound, resilient banking sector as recapitalisation gains momentum

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