However, recapitalisation is not the only major development reshaping the industry. In June 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ended the regulatory forbearance measures that had been in place since 2020. The removal of this support means banks must now reclassify certain l
The banking recapitalisation exercise has a Q1 2026 deadline, and in preparation, many Nigerian banks have been strengthening their equity base. Collectively, banks have raised over N2.5 trillion through recapitalisation efforts, both domestically and internationally.
However, recapitalisation is not the only major development reshaping the industry. In June 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ended the regulatory forbearance measures that had been in place since 2020. The removal of this support means banks must now reclassify certain l