More BVNs Are Being Flagged for Fraud. Here’s What the Data Shows
Nigeria ended 2025 with 13,117 Bank Verification Numbers on its fraud watchlist, a 38.4% increase from 9,476 a year earlier, as regulators […]
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First HoldCo Makes ₦526 Billion in Six Months. Can It Keep This Up?
First HoldCo made ₦526.13 billion in profit after tax in the first half of 2026. The numbers show stronger earnings, but investors are watching whether the growth can continue.
First HoldCo overtakes Zenith as NGX’s most valuable banking group
First HoldCo Plc has displaced Zenith Bank as Nigeria’s most valuable listed banking group after its market capitalization climbed to N4.797 trillion […]
CBN’s 20% Holdco Rule Could Force Eight Banks to Raise N1.74trn
Eight of Nigeria’s largest banking groups may need to raise about ₦1.74 trillion in fresh equity if the Central Bank of Nigeria […]
Nigeria’s 10 Largest Banks by Branch Network in 2026
Access Bank, FirstBank and Zenith Bank Lead Nigeria’s Physical Banking Footprint Nigeria’s banking industry is becoming more digital, but physical branches are […]