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The Business NG - October 22, 2025

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Editorial Focus: Wema Bank’s Capital Raise Faces Investor Scrutiny

Financial analysts are urging Wema Bank Plc to strengthen transparency and rebuild investor confidence following its recent capital raise. Concerns linger over how the bank plans to deploy the funds and the implications for profitability. Market watchers stress that clarity on the utilisation of fresh capital is essential to assure shareholders that the move goes beyond regulatory compliance. Analysts note that the effectiveness of the capital injection will be measured by improvements in key metrics such as return on equity and earnings per share. While recent share price dips present a potential buying opportunity, investors remain cautious, emphasizing the importance of clear strategic guidance. Wema Bank’s upcoming financial reports and proactive communication with stakeholders will be pivotal in restoring market confidence and determining whether the capital raise translates into tangible shareholder value.

By Niyi Jacobs

Banks' High Interest Rates Killing Nigerians - Afe Babalola

Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), has decried the rising interest rates charged by Nigerian banks, describing them as a major factor worsening poverty and crippling small businesses across the country.

1 mins

Parents Lament as ASUU Strike Enters Second Week, Students’ Future at Risk

The two-week warning strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has entered its second week, deepening frustration among parents, students, and stakeholders in Nigeria's education sector.

1 mins

Nigeria's Population Boom:

Economists Warn of Rising Poverty

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FG Borrows N6.17 Trillion in Six Months to Finance Deficit

The Federal Government borrowed a total of N6.17 trillion from the domestic debt market in the first half of 2025 to fund its expanding fiscal deficit, according to fresh figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO).

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The Business NG Description:

Publisher: Tuns-Media-&-Comm-Enterprise

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

The BusinessNG, a leading business news publication across Nigeria and WestAfrica With a strong team of 30 staff members and a weekly print circulation of over 10,000 copies, we are poised for growth and report all political relating to business news at all level