Nigeria’s banking sector NPLs rose to about 7% after the CBN withdrew COVID-era regulatory forbearance, breaching the 5% prudential limit.
CBN’s 2026 outlook expects a supportive capital market backdrop from bank recapitalisation, while warning about concentration and investor-fatigue risks.
Premium Times reports Nigeria recorded a balance-of-payments surplus in Q3 2025, supported by oil exports and diaspora remittances.
Nigerian equities ended the year on a positive note as market value increased by about ₦533bn in one trading session.
NNPC reported ₦502bn profit for November 2025 as competition in the downstream market drove pump prices below ₦800/litre in parts of Nigeria.
As reported by PUNCH, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) says it will raise ₦10bn through a private placement involving 125 million ordinary shares, positioned within its regula…
Figures cited by PUNCH show the Central Bank of Nigeria expects external reserves to climb to about $51.04bn in 2026, up from a projected $45bn in 2025, based on assumptions about …
Reporting by Vanguard indicates Nigerian banks are notifying customers that a N50 stamp duty will apply to electronic transfers above N10,000 starting January 1, reflecting changes…
The court is now involved in the dispute over the revoked licences of two savings-and-loans banks. Deposit verification and resolution steps by NDIC will be closely watched for confidence impact.
FCMB Asset Management received approval to issue up to ₦20bn for a new private debt fund series. The move highlights growing investor appetite for structured credit as financing conditions tighten.









