Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has released its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, revealing a historic 99 per cent surge in profit before tax to ₦90.7 billion. Commenting on the financial performance, the Group Chief Executive of Sterling HoldCo, Yemi Odubiyi, said, “Our performance over the 2025 financial year demonstrates the strength and adaptability of our Group structure. The cost-to-income ratio, a key measure of operational health was slashed from 72 per ent in 2024 to 63 per cent in 2025. A major highlight of the report was Sterling HoldCo’s early compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new capital requirements. Looking ahead, Sterling HoldCo is positioning itself as a dominant player for the 2026 fiscal year, crediting its market resilience to ongoing investments in digital infrastructure and customer-centric services.

Source: Punch February 05, 2026 18:42 UTC