{
  "id": 17811701,
  "title": "Sanwo-Olu challenges Nigerian banks to turn N4.65 trillion recapitalisation into jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/sanwo-olu-challenges-nigerian-banks-to-turn-n4-65-trillion",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:55:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/11/02/sanwo-olu-challenges-nigerian-banks-to-turn-n4-65-trillion-recapitalisation-into-jobs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerian banks to utilize the newly acquired capital from the recent recapitalisation to create jobs and boost industrial growth. While delivering remarks at the 2026 Fellowship Investiture Ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of turning the N4.65 trillion added capital into productive investments and employment opportunities. He stressed that Nigerian manufacturers need affordable, long-term financing to purchase machinery and expand production, while agricultural processors require funding for storage, processing and distribution. Moreover, he noted that growing businesses need credit facilities that reflect their operational realities. CIBN President and Chairman of Council, Dele Alabi, echoed Sanwo-Olu's sentiments, stating that the recapitalisation exercise has shifted focus towards how effectively banks will deploy their increased capital to support Nigeria's productive sectors. The CIBN president also announced plans to hold an MSME Forum on December 1, 2026, to develop practical approaches for improving access to finance and supporting enterprise growth. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had introduced its banking sector recapitalisation programme to strengthen the financial system, improve banks' capacity to absorb economic shocks, and enable them to finance larger transactions. As of April 1, 2026, 33 banks had met the revised minimum capital requirements following the recapitalisation, raising a combined N4.65 trillion in fresh capital over a 24-month period.",
  "summary": "Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerian banks to channel the additional capital raised through the recently concluded recapitalisation exercise towards financing industries, expanding businesses and creating employment opportunities. The post Sanwo-Olu challenges Nigerian banks to turn N4.65 trillion recapitalisation into jobs appeared first on Nairametrics .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}