Nigerian banks rush to increase capital following directive to strengthen balance sheets

Nigerian banks rush to increase capital following directive to strengthen balance sheets

Nigerian banks are rushing to secure new sources of capital following an order from the country’s central bank to bolster their balance sheets in order to safeguard themselves against the deteriorating economic conditions in the country. The Central Bank of Nigeria, which oversees the country’s 25 commercial banks, has set a deadline of March 2026 … Read more