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Nigerian Banks Raise N1.7trn in CBN’s Recapitalization Drive

Olaitan Sodiq
Olaitan Sodiq
Published: June 15, 2025
Last updated: June 15, 2025
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  • Ngerian banks have raised N1.7 trillion in the first phase of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalization drive.

  • The development has contributed to a strong start for Nigeria’s banking sector in 2025, with the NGX Banking Index surging by 9.76% in January.

  • Financial experts expect the momentum to continue, with the recapitalization drive expected to deepen market liquidity and enhance financial stability

Nigerian banks have successfully raised N1.7 trillion in the first phase of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalization drive.

This development has contributed to a strong start for Nigeria’s banking sector in 2025.

According to a corporate report obtained from the Nigerian Exchange Group, the NGX Banking Index surged by 9.76% in January.

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Wema Bank Plc led the gainers with a 25.8% increase, pushing its share price from N9.10 to N11.45. FCMB Group Plc followed with a 17.55% rise, closing at N11.05 from N9.40.

Financial experts expect the momentum to continue, with the recapitalization drive expected to deepen market liquidity and enhance financial stability.

“As Nigeria’s banking industry moves towards compliance with the CBN’s new capital framework, the ongoing recapitalization drive is expected to deepen market liquidity, enhance financial stability, and sustain long-term growth in the sector,” said Managing Director of Arthur Steven Asset Management, Olatunde Amolegbe.

Nigerian banks have successfully raised N1.7 trillion in the first phase of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalization drive.

This development has contributed to a strong start for Nigeria’s banking sector in 2025.

According to a corporate report obtained from the Nigerian Exchange Group, the NGX Banking Index surged by 9.76% in January. Wema Bank Plc led the gainers with a 25.8% increase, pushing its share price from N9.10 to N11.45. FCMB Group Plc followed with a 17.55% rise, closing at N11.05 from N9.40.

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Financial experts expect the momentum to continue, with the recapitalization drive expected to deepen market liquidity and enhance financial stability.

“As Nigeria’s banking industry moves towards compliance with the CBN’s new capital framework, the ongoing recapitalization drive is expected to deepen market liquidity, enhance financial stability, and sustain long-term growth in the sector,” said Managing Director of Arthur Steven Asset Management, Olatunde Amolegbe.

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