Finance & EconomyNigeria
Nigerian Banks Lead Africa's Net Interest Margin Expansion to 6.2% as Profitability Returns
African banks recorded net interest margins of 6.2% in 2025, up from 5.7% the previous year, driven primarily by Nigerian institutions capitalizing on high-rate environments, according to Fitch Ratings. The improved profitability is enabling firms like Nestlé Nigeria to resume dividend payments after multi-year suspensions.
Biruk Ezeugo·4 min read··