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By Bayo Davids<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nThe Central Bank of Nigeria On Tuesday,\u00a0 approved the merger of Providus and Unity Banks<\/p>\n

The apex bank in a statement signed by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi, said the action is in accordance with the provisions of Section 42 (2) of the CBN Act, 2007.<\/p>\n

The development signals the first merger to be approved following a mandate by the apex bank directing banks to increase its capitalization to the tune of N50\u00a0 billion.<\/p>\n

This is even as the bankers’ bank\u00a0 also announced approval of a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited.<\/p>\n

This strategic move is designed to bolster the stability of Nigeria\u2019s financial system and avert potential systemic risks.<\/p>\n

The statement read, “The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. This strategic move is designed to bolster the stability of Nigeria\u2019s financial system and avert potential systemic risks.<\/p>\n

“The merger is contingent upon the financial support from the CBN. The fund will be instrumental in addressing Unity Bank\u2019s total obligations to the Central Bank and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n

“It is unequivocal to state that the CBN\u2019s action is in accordance with the
\nprovisions of Section 42 (2) of the CBN Act, 2007.<\/p>\n

“This arrangement is crucial for the financial health and operational stability of the post-merger organisation.”<\/p>\n

Recall that there have been strong indications for over a year on plans by Providus Bank Limited to acquire a majority stake in Unity Bank Plc.<\/p>\n

In 2018, there was a botched move by Milost Global Inc., a New York-based private equity to invest $1bn in the bank and since then,\u00a0 the bank has been seeking a preferred suitor.<\/p>\n

Unity Bank commenced operations in January 2006, following the merger of nine banks with competencies in investment, corporate and retail banking in the Nigerian financial system.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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