Cote d’Ivoire: BICICI Posts 30 Percent Profit Jump As Deposits Surge in First Quarter

BICICI, the Abidjan-based commercial bank and local unit of BNP Paribas, delivered one of the strongest profit performances among BRVM-listed banks in the first quarter of 2026, with net profit rising nearly 30% to 10.4 billion FCFA ($18.6 million) — a result driven by income growth across both lending margins and fees.

Net banking income grew 17% to 21.2 billion FCFA ($37.9 million), reflecting what the bank described as good momentum in both interest margins and net commissions. The pre-tax…