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  • CBN warns bank recapitalisation could crowd out other capital-market fundraising

    CBN warns bank recapitalisation could crowd out other capital-market fundraising

    Reporting by Punch indicates the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is warning that the ongoing bank recapitalisation drive could tilt capital-market funding even more heavily toward banks, leaving other issuers struggling to attract investor attention.

    The concern is not that recapitalisation is unnecessary, but that liquidity could become concentrated in bank equity and related offers if multiple large fundraises hit the market around the same time.

    CBN’s outlook describes a generally bullish capital-market tone, but stresses that momentum can become fragile when one sector dominates deal flow, raising concentration risk.

    For corporates outside banking, the implication is tougher pricing and slower book-building if banks keep taking the front seat through 2026.

    Elsewhere, ThisDay quoted the apex bank warning the market could face “higher concentration risk” and that recapitalisation may “crowd-out other issuers.” Premium Times also noted the central bank’s caution that rising non-performing loans and concentration risks could weigh on growth outcomes.

    Echotitbits take: The sequencing of bank offers will matter. If multiple tier-1s fundraise in the same quarter, expect wider discounts and weaker demand for non-bank IPOs and bonds. Timing discipline and a deeper investor base are the pressure valves.

    Source: BusinessDay – https://businessday.ng/companies/article/cbn-sees-capital-market-extending-bullish-streak-on-bank-recapitalisation/ January 7, 2026
    BusinessDay  January 7, 2026

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  • CBN outlook: bank recapitalisation may keep markets bullish—but concentration risks loom

    CBN outlook: bank recapitalisation may keep markets bullish—but concentration risks loom

    2026-01-02 06:00:00
    In an update published by Punch, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) projects that Nigeria’s capital market could remain upbeat in 2026, helped by banking-sector recapitalisation, improved investor sentiment and pro‑growth policies.

    The CBN’s broader outlook links market sentiment to macro stability—exchange-rate management, inflation expectations and the credibility of policy signals—suggesting that a cleaner macro picture could support risk appetite.

    But the outlook also flags potential downsides, including investor fatigue if bank capital raises crowd out other issuers.

    The Guardian, referencing the CBN outlook, notes the market is expected to stay “bullish, supported by bank recapitalisation” and rising confidence. In an analysis of recapitalisation dynamics, a separate market brief warns that “despite the bullish momentum, the capital market could face higher concentration risk” as bank issuance dominates.

    Echotitbits take: Recapitalisation can be a turbo‑charge for bank resilience—but it can also soak up liquidity and attention. Watch how quickly banks stagger rights issues/placements, whether pension funds rebalance, and if non‑bank corporates still find room to raise long‑term capital without being priced out.

    Source: The Punch — January 2, 2026 (https://punchng.com/bank-recapitalisation-to-drive-bullish-capital-market-says-cbn/)
    The Punch 2026-01-02

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  • GTCO moves to raise ₦10bn via private placement as recapitalisation pressure builds

    GTCO moves to raise ₦10bn via private placement as recapitalisation pressure builds

    2025-12-31 08:28:00

    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 regulatory and capital-raising framework.

    The company says the transaction follows relevant guidelines for financial holding companies, and it’s structured as a targeted placement rather than a broad public offer.

    In a market where banks are racing to meet higher capital thresholds, deals like this signal a preference for faster, cleaner capital injections—especially if investor demand is solid.

    Validation: Investegate said “undertaking a private placement to raise ₦10 billion by issuing 125,000,000 ordinary shares at ₦80 per share.” and TheCable reported “has secured approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).”

    Echotitbits take: Private placements are speed tools—good for timelines, but they test investor appetite and pricing discipline. Watch the pricing mechanics, investor mix, and whether more tier-1 banks follow with similar structures.

    Source: The Punch— 31 December 2025 (https://punchng.com/gtco-to-raise-n10bn-through-private-placement/)

    The Punch 31 December 2025

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