The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again demonstrated its commitment to maintaining a resilient and stable banking sector. On June 13, 2025, the apex bank issued a directive temporarily suspending dividend payments, bonuses, and foreign subsidiary investments for banks operating under regulatory forbearance. This measured intervention reflects the regulator’s proactive stance in safeguarding Nigeria’s
The recent dip in banking stocks triggered by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new forbearance policy may be more of an opportunity than a threat, according to Ugodre Obi-Chukwu, CEO of Nairametrics. Speaking on the business show MoneyLine with Nancy, during a segment titled “CBN Policy on Forbearance,” Mr. Obi-Chukwu suggested that the decline
FCMB Group Plc has moved to reassure investors following a new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive that suspends dividend payments and tightens oversight for banks with outstanding forbearance-related loans or breaches of the Single Obligor Limit (SOL). In a statement released Monday, the bank disclosed that it had cut its forbearance-linked loan exposure by