Tinubu to Banks: Rethink risk, drive real economy, not just profits

Vanguard News | 08-09-2026 06:00pm |

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian banks to prioritize financing the real economy over solely pursuing profits. Speaking at the 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria in Abuja, he emphasized that strong financial indices must translate into improved living standards for Nigerians. The President, represented by the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, called on banks to support productive sectors and job creation.

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