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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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  • Nigeria’s Capital Importation Drops to $1.13bn in August as Portfolio Inflows Cool

    Nigeria’s Capital Importation Drops to $1.13bn in August as Portfolio Inflows Cool

    Photo Credit: Vanguard
    2025-12-23

    A new update from Vanguard says Nigeria’s capital importation fell 62% month-on-month to $1.13 billion in August 2025 from $2.98 billion in July.

    The update indicated foreign direct investment improved from the prior month, while portfolio flows softened, suggesting more cautious foreign appetite.

    For policymakers, the signal is mixed: better FDI optics, but shrinking total inflows that can pressure FX liquidity and sentiment.

    New Telegraph reported: “Consequently, overall capital importation decreased to $1.13 billion, from $2.98 billion in the preceding month.” Vanguard similarly stated: “Nigeria’s capital importation… fell… to $1.13 billion…”.

    Echotitbits take: This is where FX stability meets credibility. Watch Q4 data for whether longer-term inflows start replacing hot money—and whether policy consistency improves investor comfort.

    Source: Vanguard — December 23, 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/capital-importation-declines-62-to-1-13-bn/)
    Vanguard 2025-12-23

  • Elon Musk Reportedly Crosses $600bn Net Worth Threshold as Tech Shares Rally

    Elon Musk Reportedly Crosses $600bn Net Worth Threshold as Tech Shares Rally

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    2025-12-17

    Vanguard reports that Elon Musk has become the first person to surpass a reported $600 billion net worth milestone, driven by market gains tied to his companies and broader tech momentum.

    The story reflects how concentrated equity ownership and rising valuations can sharply expand paper wealth—often amplified by investor sentiment, buybacks, and strategic financing decisions.

    For global markets, the headline is also a proxy for risk appetite: when mega-cap valuations surge, it can spill over into emerging-market flows, currency pressure, and investor positioning.

    Other reporting on the same development includes:
    – Forbes: “Musk’s ranking shifts with daily moves in Tesla and private asset valuations.”
    – Bloomberg: “Tech-driven wealth gains underscore widening inequality in market upside.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: This is less about celebrity wealth and more about valuation cycles. Watch for volatility triggers—rate moves, antitrust/regulatory actions, and earnings surprises—that can swing wealth rankings and spill into global risk sentiment affecting frontier markets like Nigeria.

    Source: Vanguard — December 17, 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/elon-musk-becomes-worlds-first-richest-man-to-cross-600bn-net-worth-mark/)