Cairo, Egypt – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reported a profit of $1.15 billion USD (approximately N1.5 trillion) for its 2025 financial year, marking a significant increase from the previous year and highlighting the institution’s expanding lending capacity across the continent.
The bank’s financial statements revealed that this strong performance was driven by a rise in interest income as its total loans and advances grew to N45.7 trillion. According to Okay News, this growth in lending helped push the bank’s total assets up by nearly 20 percent to N56.7 trillion, demonstrating its continued expansion despite a challenging global economic climate.
This financial success was achieved even as Afreximbank faced a credit rating downgrade from Fitch Ratings before the bank terminated its relationship with the agency. Despite this, Afreximbank successfully raised over N1 trillion from international markets through bonds issued in Japan and China, a move that showcased strong investor confidence in its financial stability and pan-African mission.
The bank’s loan portfolio remains robust, with the vast majority of its exposures classified as performing well. In its outlook for 2026, Afreximbank stated it is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in Africa and the Caribbean, using its strong financial capacity to support infrastructure and deepen trade.
