Bolden African News · Monday 2 November 2026
Access Holdings' nine-month pre-tax profit rises 8.3% to ₦667.4 billion
Access Holdings released its nine-month results on 2 November: profit before tax rose 8.3% to ₦667.4 billion in the nine months to September, and profit after tax rose 6% to ₦474.2 billion. Third-quarter pre-tax profit rose to ₦253.2 billion from ₦141.9 billion in the second quarter. The shares closed 7.3% lower at ₦26.50 on the day.
Why it matters
Results from one of Nigeria's largest banking groups are a read on how lenders are coping with tighter capital rules and high rates.
Source: Billionaires.Africa · 2 November 2026