According to an article published in Thisday newspapers, the bank reported a capital base of N410.75 billion as of September 2023 against N314.3 billion in 2022. Also featuring on the list are Zenith Bank, UBA, First Bank, Access Holdings, First Bank Holdings, Ecobank, GTCO Holdings, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, FCMB and Sterling Financial Holdings.
Following the announcement of the planned recapitalisation of commercial banks by the Central Bank Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, at the 58th Annual Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria on 24 November 2023, industry watchers have anticipated the announcement of capital raising exercises by banks.
