Nigeria’s bank chiefs: Big salaries, luxury homes, but tiny stakes
Nigeria’s leading bank CEOs command giant lenders, yet their own stockholdings remain modest by global standards — raising questions about alignment with investors.
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Nigeria’s leading bank CEOs command giant lenders, yet their own stockholdings remain modest by global standards — raising questions about alignment with investors.
GTCO’s H1 profit drops to $301 million from $608 million amid a sharp fall in dividend income from GTBank.
Segun Agbaje’s stake in GTCO has surged to $2.5 million as shares rally, cementing his standing among Nigeria’s affluent bankers.
GTCO injects $238.5 million into GTBank, boosting paid-up capital to $328.5 million as lender meets new CBN rules and strengthens growth drive.
GTCO lists in London under Segun Agbaje, marking a first for West African banks and raising $105 million to meet capital goals.
The move comes as the Lagos-based financial group seeks to recapitalize Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, its flagship banking unit, to meet new regulatory thresholds.
This highlights the leading lender’s robust financial discipline and commitment to maximizing shareholder value.
GTBank has increased employee salaries by 40 percent in response to Nigeria's economic reforms and rising inflation, reinforcing its commitment to staff welfare while maintaining its position as one of the country’s most cost-efficient banks.
This aligns with GTCO's ambitious target to become the first Nigerian company to achieve a $1 billion profit milestone.
The capital raise, aimed at generating N500 billion ($329.5 million) through the issuance of ordinary shares, underscores GTCO’s strategy to bolster its technological infrastructure
The targeted capital will be sourced through public offerings, private placements, rights issues, and other instruments.
Building on a strong 2023 performance, with profit rising 219 percent to $470.1 million, GTCO’s first-quarter profit jumped 685.9 percent year-over-year.
The capital raise aligns with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent increase in minimum capital requirements for the country’s largest banks.
With Segun Agbaje at the helm, GTCO continues to chart a path of sustained growth and profitability in the Nigerian financial landscape.