Afreximbank Reports $1.15bn Profit in 2025

Afreximbank recorded a profit of $1.15 billion in 2025, which is a significant increase from the $973.5 million profit reported in 2024. The bank expanded its loan book to N45.7 trillion, up from N38.9 trillion in the previous year, indicating solid growth in lending activities.

Total assets rose by 19.9% year-on-year to N56.7 trillion, supporting expansion across the bank's core trade finance development operations. The total loan portfolio's Stage 1 loans, which represent performing assets, accounted for N44.3 trillion, while Stage 2 loans, categorized as higher risk but not yet impaired, declined to N1.0 trillion from N1.4 trillion.

This suggests improvements in early-stage credit risk management. Financial analysts, including Dr. Kelechi Nwankwo, noted that the bank's 2025 results demonstrate strong operational resilience despite rate pressures.

Investment analyst Tola Adeyemi highlighted the success of the bank's Samurai and Panda bond issuances, indicating sustained international investor appetite for African risk.