Nigerian Banks Report N14.7tn Interest Income in 9 Months, Access, Zenith, FirstBank Lead Growth

Nine Nigerian banks, such as Access Bank, Zenith Bank, and First Bank, collectively generated N14.7tn in interest income over a 9-month period ending September 2025. Access Bank recorded the highest interest income at N2.90tn, marking a 21.11% increase from the previous year.

Zenith Bank and First Bank also showed strong growth percentages in interest income. Other banks like UBA, GTCo, and Wema Bank also reported notable increases in their interest income figures.

The banking sector's performance was largely driven by interest income, with these institutions contributing significantly to the sector's overall earnings.