Afreximbank's Assets Surge to $48.5 Billion in 2025

Afreximbank, alongside its subsidiaries, reported a 21% increase in total assets, reaching $48.5 billion in 2025, up from $40.1 billion the previous year. The bank's net loans and advances rose by 16% to $33.5 billion compared to $29 billion in 2024.

This growth supports ongoing disbursements across the continent and various product offerings, focusing on strategic areas such as manufacturing, infrastructure, food security, and climate adaptation. The bank's non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 2.43%, compared to 2.33% the prior year, indicating consistent portfolio quality.

Afreximbank's liquid position is robust, with cash and cash equivalents at $6.0 billion, up from $4.6 billion in 2024. Shareholder funds grew by 17% to $8.4 billion, driven by a net income of $1.2 billion and new equity inflow of $299.4 million.

The bank's gross income increased by 6.06% to $3.5 billion, while operating expenses rose to $459.2 million. Mr.

Deni Denya, Senior Executive Vice President, highlighted the bank's strong financial performance despite global challenges.