Nigerian banks UBA, GTCO, and Access Holdings invested N118 billion in aggressive advertising campaigns over a period of 15 months, focusing on brand promotion in a competitive market, according to Punch.

According to ThisDay Live, banks' borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decreased by 96.04% Year-on-Year (YoY), reaching N2.33 trillion in the first half of 2026. This significant decline occurs amidst ongoing uncertainty in the business environment.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified its liquidity sterilisation efforts, absorbing around N4.74 trillion from investors through three Open Market Operations (OMO) auctions held on June 22 and June 23, 2026. This move is part of the CBN's strategy to manage liquidity in the financial system during the final week of June 2026, according to Nairametrics.

FCMB Group Plc reported a profit of N177 billion and announced a dividend payout of N23 billion for the year 2025, indicating robust growth across its various business segments, according to Punch.

The Nigerian stock market recorded a gain of N3.2 trillion for investors during the week, attributed to renewed interest in sectors such as banking, telecommunications, and oil and gas, according to Premium Times Business.

Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has urged banks to utilize the over N4.6 trillion raised from the recent banking sector recapitalisation to invest in productive sectors. This initiative aims to create jobs, support businesses, and enhance foreign exchange earnings. The recapitalisation exercise concluded on March 31, 2026.