Economy

Sterling Financial Holdings Earnings Show Strong Outlook

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1 year ago

September 12, 2025

Sterling Financial Holdings earnings are projected to reach N149bn in Q4 2025, sustaining strong performance after a 157% profit rise in the first half

Sterling Financial Holdings earnings have maintained a positive trajectory, with the Group projecting gross earnings of ₦149.27 billion for the fourth quarter ending 31 December 2025.

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This solid outlook reflects a continuation of the company’s year-to-date performance and growing investor confidence.

In the first half of 2025, Sterling Financial Holdings earnings recorded a remarkable 157 percent rise in profit after tax, with gross earnings climbing by nearly 40 percent to ₦212.61 billion.

Earnings per share also grew to 89 kobo from 56 kobo, reinforcing the Group’s strong fundamentals.

The latest projections, filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), forecast nterest income of ₦116.73 billion and interest expenses of ₦42.88 billion, bringing net revenue from funds to ₦73.85 billion.

The Group anticipates credit impairment charges of ₦16.84 billion, while other income is expected to reach ₦28.37 billion, resulting in net operating income of ₦85.37 billion.

Operating expenses are set at ₦67.24 billion, with a projected profit before tax of ₦18.13 billion. After tax deductions of ₦1.88 billion, profit after tax is expected to be ₦16.25 billion for the quarter.

The company’s cash flow projection paints a stable financial picture, with Sterling expecting ₦13.56 billion in net operating cash flows, and strong liquidity from ₦266.16 billion in financing activities alongside ₦187.93 billion in investing activities.

Sterling Financial Holdings Plc, which transitioned to a holding structure in recent years, continues to solidify its reputation as a forward-thinking financial services group.

Its long-term strategy of diversification, particularly into digital banking and fintech, is now paying dividends—both figuratively and literally.

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With investors seeking resilience and clarity amid economic uncertainties, the Sterling Financial Holdings earnings outlook for Q4 2025 stands as a powerful testament to the company’s consistency and upward momentum.

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NRS Assures Taxpayers VAT Remains at 7.5% Amid Tax Reform Concerns

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16 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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NRS VAT rate remains 7.5%, the agency says, while addressing concerns over bank deductions, loans and the implementation of Nigeria’s tax reforms

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has assured taxpayers that Nigeria’s standard Value Added Tax (VAT) rate remains 7.5 per cent, while addressing concerns over the implementation of the country’s new tax reforms.

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The assurance was given by the Tax Administrator responsible for Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states, Samaila Abdullahi, during an NRS stakeholders’ engagement and tax reform sensitisation programme in Kano.

Abdullahi said concerns raised by individuals, traders, business owners and other stakeholders about the new tax laws were understandable, particularly questions relating to bank transactions, loans, family transfers, business income and the potential impact on small businesses.

He urged taxpayers to understand the reforms through the provisions of the law rather than rely on assumptions or misinformation.

According to him, the tax laws do not automatically authorise deductions from personal bank accounts.

He stressed that tax collection and recovery must follow the applicable legal provisions and procedures.

Abdullahi also clarified that money received as a loan should not automatically be classified as business income or profit, explaining that proper documentation is essential to establish the nature of a transaction.

“For instance, when a trader receives a loan of N500,000, the amount should not automatically be treated as N500,000 in sales or profit, provided the transaction is properly documented,” he said.

The NRS official’s comments were aimed at addressing public concerns about how the new tax framework would affect personal finances and business transactions.

He emphasised the importance of distinguishing between taxable business receipts and other funds, such as documented loans, when determining a taxpayer’s obligations.

The clarification comes amid heightened public interest in Nigeria’s tax reforms and questions about their implications for individuals, traders and small businesses.