The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a resurgence in Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) within the banking sector, with figures rising to 8.03 percent as of January 2026. This increase follows a period during which the CBN had relaxed strict compliance measures to allow commercial banks to restructure their balance sheets, thereby mitigating the risk of defaults. The recent data highlights ongoing challenges in the financial sector, as banks navigate the implications of rising bad loans on their overall stability and performance.
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