Fidelity Bank gets extension to publish H1 2026 audited results

Fidelity Bank Plc is facing a delay in publishing its audited financial statements for the first half of 2026, having secured an extension until September 30 from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).

The lender cited the ongoing finalization of the audit as the reason for the postponement. The bank's Company Secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje, stated in a regulatory filing that the audited financial statements must first be presented to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for approval before they can be published, in accordance with NGX rules and other regulations.

Fidelity Bank confirmed that the NGX's approval for the extension is contingent upon obtaining the necessary regulatory clearance from the CBN for the H1 2026 audited accounts. Meanwhile, the bank has maintained a closed trading window for its insiders and connected persons, which will remain in effect until 24 hours after the publication of the half-year audited financial statements.

Despite the reporting delay, Fidelity Bank demonstrated strong financial performance in its audited results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The bank reported a significant 45.6% growth in gross earnings, rising from N1.04 trillion in 2024 to N1.52 trillion. This growth was driven by robust performance across its core business segments. The institution also achieved a profit after tax (PAT) of N242.4 billion, bolstered by a 38.7% year-on-year increase in interest income.

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Premised on the foregoing, the approval of the NGX was obtained for an extension of time to September 30, 2026, subject to receipt of regulatory approval from the CBN for the H1 2026 audited accounts.