Jaiz Bank PlcNSENG: JAIZBANK

Quarter 1 - financial statement for 2026

· Issued by Jaiz Bank Plc
Q1 ‌UNAUDITED ACCOUNT 2026

‌CONTENTS

Introduction 2

Directors, Officers & Professional Advisers 3

Statement of Financial Position 4

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 6

Statement of Changes in Equity 7

Statement of Cash flows 8

Notes to Financial Statements 9

‌INTR ODUCTION

Jaiz Banks unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended 31st March 2026 comply with the applicable legal requirements

of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding quarterly Financial Statements. These financial statements contain extract of the unaudited financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim financial Reporting, iIts interpretation issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and adopted by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.

‌DIRECTORS, OFFICERS & PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS

Directors

Mohammed Mustapha Bintube -

Ibrahim Mohammed Indimi -

Hadi Muhammad Abdul Mutallab -

Chairman

Non - Executive Director Non - Executive Director

Mohammed Seedy Njie - Non - Executive Director

Tajudeen Aminu Dantata Sa'adat Hamza Mohammed

Mallam Mustapha Ibrahim Ahmad -

Ahmed Mohammed Indimi -

Aisha Waziri Umar Ph.D -

Dr. Abdullateef Bello -

Nike Kolawole -

Haruna Musa Ph.D -

Alhassan Abdulkarim -

Omolara Muniat Ismail

Non - Executive Director Non - Executive Director Non - Executive Director Non - Executive Director

Independent Non - Executive Director

Independent Non - Executive Director Independent Non - Executive Director Managing Director/CEO

Executive Director Risk Management

Executive Director Business Development

Company Secretary Registered Office:

Mohammed Shehu FRC/2017/NBA/00000016416

500,000

-

31-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2019

Total Assets Financing & Investment Assets

Deposits Share Capital

Total Equity Gross Earnings

Plot 1073 J.S Tarka Street, Garki Area 3, Abuja.

Jaiz Bank PLC Jaiz House

Plot 1073 J. S Tarka Street Garki Area 3, Abuja.

Registrar and Transfer Office: Independent Auditor

Africa Prudential Plc. (Formerly UBA Registrars Plc.) 220B Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

Tax Advisors

Oladele Konsulting

Delloite & Touché Civic Towers

Plot GA1 Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue Lagos

(Chartered Tax Practitioner & Management Consultants) Suite C11 Othini Plaza, Plot 1528, Nouakchott Street Wuse Zone 1, Abuja.

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‌Statement of Financial Position

As at 31st March, 2026

Assets

Notes

MAR 2026

N'000

Full year

2025

N'000

Cash and balances with Central Bank of Nigeria

3

273,230,298

214,539,910

Due from banks and other financial institutions

4

273,154,190

174,568,423

Investment in sukuk

5(i)

5,003,014

50,117,123

Interbank Investment

5(ii)

370,260,155

490,565,445

Financing Assets(net)

6

271,459,981

246,768,800

Inventory Financing(net)

7

80,197,864

61,780,790

Other assets

11

3,908,348

17,847,396

Leasehold improvement (net)

9

29,806,505

27,674,625

Intangible assets (net)

10

55,902

57,830

Property and Equipment (net)

12b

585,635

615,191

Deferred tax asset

2,805,150

2,805,150

Total assets

1,310,467,042

1,287,340,682

Liabilities

Customer current deposits

12

706,302,680

724,052,808

Customers' unrestricted investment accounts

12

449,324,643

394,277,738

Other funding

13

11,635,899

22,332,405

Other liabilities

14

43,361,648

47,028,212

Tax payable

1,340,861

1,148,207

Total liabilities

1,211,965,731

1,188,839,371

Owners' equity

Share capital

15

22,294,705

22,294,705

Share premium

16

6,372,565

6,372,565

Retained earnings

17

28,804,309

28,804,309

Risk regulatory reserve

18

11,975,872

11,975,872

Statutory reserve

19

24,804,326

24,804,326

Other reserves

20

4,249,534

4,249,534

Total Owner's Equity

98,501,311

98,501,311

Total liabilities and equity 1,310,467,042 1,287,340,682





The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors on 28th April, 2026.



Mohammed Mustapha Bintube Chairman FRC/2018/PRO/00000018479

Haruna Musa Ph.D Managing Director/CEO FRC/2017/CIBN/000000016515

Oseni K Bello

Chief Financial Officer FRC/2013/ICAN/000000002476

‌Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

As at 31st March, 2026

Notes

MAR 2026 N'000

MAR 2025 N'000

Full year

2025

N'000

Gross Earnings

28,262,583

21,697,056

102,812,858

Income:

Income from financing contracts

22 14,894,824

9,743,084

42,057,567

Income from investment activities

23 12,704,135

11,046,113

56,696,664

Gross income from financing & Investment transactions

27,598,959

20,789,197

98,754,232

Impairment (charges)/ Write back

32 (300,000)

(123,647)

(1,387,579)

Net Income after provisions

27,298,959

20,665,550

97,366,652

Return to equity investment accountholder

25(a) (6,153,960)

(5,818,347)

(26,862,221)

Bank's share as equity investor/ mudarib

21,144,999

14,847,204

70,504,432

Fees and Commission

Fees and commission revenue

26 1,056,434

1,539,411

5,763,735

Fees and commission expense

(159,523)

(472,885)

(2,481,791)

Net Fees and Commission

896,911

1,066,526

3,281,945

Other Income

Other operating income

27 150,404

-

1,003,077

Unrealised exchange loss

28 (83,691)

(35,020)

(226,395)

Total Income

22,108,623

15,878,710

74,563,058

Expenses:

Staff costs

29 5,667,223

3,579,916

18,187,035

Depreciation and amortisation

30 691,094

551,879

2,303,300

Other Operating expenses

31(I) 7,661,860

4,703,614

22,825,632

Total expenses

14,020,176

8,835,409

43,315,967

Profit before tax

8,088,447

7,043,301

31,247,090

Income Tax Expense

(242,653)

(183,126)

(1,090,287)

Profit for the period

7,845,794

6,860,172

30,156,803

Other Comprehensive income

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income for the period

7,845,794

6,860,172

30,156,803

Earnings per share

Basic and Diluted Earnings per share (kobo)

17.6 kobo

15.39 kobo

67.63 kobo

‌Statement of Changes in Equity

As at 31st March, 2026

31st DECEMBER 2025

Share

Share

Retained

Risk

CBN

Other

Statutory

Total

Capital

Premium

Earnings

Regulatory

(AGSMEIS)

Comp

Reserve

Reserve

Reserve

income

N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000

Balance at 1st January 2025 22,294,705 6,372,565 15,692,261 8,607,256 2,629,382 112,313 15,757,285 71,465,767

Additions during the year

- - - - - - - -

Profit for the year

- --

30,156,803 30,156,803

Transfer to risk regulatory reserve Transfer to statutory reserve

- - (3,368,616) 3,368,616

- - (9,047,041) -

- - - -

Dividend Paid

-

-

(3,121,259)

-

-

-

-

(3,121,259)

Balance as At 31 December 2025

22,294,705

6,372,565

28,804,309

11,975,872

4,137,222

112,313

24,804,326

98,501,311

- - 9,047,041 -

Transfer to AGSMEIS

- - (1,507,840) -

1,507,840 - - -

31st MARCH 2026

7

Capital

Premium

Earnings Regulatory

Reserve

(AGSMEIS)

Reserve

Comp income

Reserve

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

Balance at 1January 2026 22,294,705

6,372,565

28,804,309

11,975,872

4,137,222

112,313

24,804,326

98,501,311

Share Share Retained Risk CBN Other Statutory Total

Dividend Paid

- - - -

- - - -

Profit for the period

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Additions during the year -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Transfer to risk regulatory reserve -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Transfer to statutory reserve -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Transfer to AGSMEIS -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Balance as At end of period 22,294,705 6,372,565 28,804,309 11,975,872 4,137,222 112,313 24,804,325 98,501,311

Statutory Reserve

Nigerian banking regulations

require Banks to make an annual appropriation to a stipulated to a statutory reserve. As stipulated by section 15(1) of the Banks and other

Financial Institutions Act of 2020, an appropriation of 30% of profit after tax is made if the statutory reserve is less than the paid up share capital and 15% of profit after tax if the statutory reserve is greater than the paid up capital.

Non Distributable Regulatory Reserve

This is a reserve created by comparing impairment of risk assets under IFRS and provisions for risk assets using CBN Prudential Guidelines.

Where the impairment amount under IFRS is lower than the provisions amount under Prudential Guidelines, the IFRS impairment figure is used in the

the account. However, the difference between the IFRS impairment and Prudential guidelines provisioning is charged to the retained earnings and

transferred to a non distributable reserve.

‌Statement of Cashflows

As at 31st March, 2026

MAR 2026

Full year

2025

N'000 N'000

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the period 7,845,794 30,156,803

Adjustments for non-cash items:

Depreciation

Amortisation of intangible asset Amortisation of leasehold Amortisation of occupany cost

Impairment on financing and investment asset Gain on Disposal of PPE

Property and equipment expensed

659,610

29,555

1,928

245,886

300,000

-

-

2,131,382

120,992

50,926

829,320

1,389,580

(1,313)

170,341

Income tax expense

242,653 1,090,287

Foreign currency revaluation loss

83,691

2,536,973

Net cash flows before changes in working capital 9,409,117 38,473,291

Working capital movement:

Financing Assets (net) (24,991,180) (33,131,032)

Inventory Financing

Other asset

Customers' current account

(18,417,074) (3,440,661)

13,609,472 (27,118,447)

(17,750,128) 230,453,406

Customers' investment account

Other financing

55,046,905

(10,696,506)

(16,910,817)

(4,819,902)

Other liabilities (11,562,358) (28,646,764)

Cash from operations

(5,351,754)

154,859,073

Tax paid

-

(1,412,858)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

(5,351,754)

153,446,215

Investing activities

Purchase of sukuk investment held at amortized cost

(253,150,908)

(1,535,760,555)

Redemption/Disposal of Sukuk investment

Interbank Mudarabah

Purchase of property, plant & equipment

Proceed from disposal of property, plant & equipment

373,456,198

45,114,110

(2,791,490)

-

1,407,672,256

(1,987,020)

(9,998,387)

52,464

Purchase of intangible assets

-

-

Investment in Sukuk

-

(50,920)

Net cash provided by/(used in) Investing activities

162,627,909

(140,072,162)

Financing activities

Dividends paid to owners

-

(3,121,259)

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

-

(3,121,259)

Increase/(decrease) In cash and cash equivalents

157,276,155

10,252,794

Effect of Exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalent

-

(2,310,577)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

389,108,333

381,166,117

Cash and cash equivalents At 31st March

546,384,488

389,108,333

  1. ‌Reporting entity

    Jaiz Bank Plc (the "Bank") is the first fully fledged non-interest financial institution in Nigeria. The Bank was granted a banking license to carry on the business of non interest banking and commenced operation on January 6th, 2012 with three branches in two states and the Federal Capital Territory. It was established as a private limited liability Company but was converted to a Public limited liability company in April 2016 and now trades its Stock on the Nigeria Exchange Bank .

    The address of the Bank's registered office is Jaiz House, Plot 1073, J.S Tarka Street, Area 3, Garki Abuja, Nigeria. The Financial Statement of the Bank as at 31th March 2026, is only for the Bank as it has no subsidiary and/or Associate company. These audited financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on 28th April, 2026. The Directors have the power to amend and issue the financial statements.

  2. Basis of preparation

    The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by International Accounting standards Board (IASB).For matters that are peculiar to Islamic Banking and Finance, the Bank shall rely on the Statement of Financial Accounting ("SFA") and Financial Accounting Standards ("FAS") issued by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions ("AAOIFI"), Standards issued by the Islamic Financial Services Board ("IFSB") and Circulars issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") shall also be of guidance.

    Material Accounting Policies

    The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements.

    1. Basis of measurement

      The Bank's financial statements are to be prepared under the historical cost convention, and may be modified by their valuation of certain investment securities, property, plant and equipment. Financial statements are to be prepared mainly in accordance with the IFRS Accounting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). For matters that are peculiar to Islamic Banking and Finance, the Bank shall rely on the Statement of Financial Accounting ("SFA") and Financial Accounting Standards ("FAS") issued by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions ("AAOIFI"), Standards issued by the Islamic Financial Services Board ("IFSB") and Circulars issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") shall also be of guidance, except for the following:

      1. Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss.

      2. Financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.

    2. Going Concern The Bank's management shall be making assessment of the Bank's ability to continue as a going concern and where satisfied that the Bank has the resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future, shall form a judgment and prepare accounting information based on that premise. In any situation whereby the Board of Directors is aware of any material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt upon the Bank's ability to continue as a going concern such issues shall be disclosed in the annual report.

    3. Functional and presentation currency Items included in the financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates ('the functional currency'). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Naira', which is the Bank's presentation currency which is further rounded up to the nearest thousand.

    4. Use of estimates and judgments

      The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRS Accounting Standards requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual Results may differ from these estimates.

      The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.

    5. Changes to accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial period.

‌2.2. New and amended standards and interpretations

  1. New and amended IFRS Accounting Standards that are effective for the current year

    The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial period except as noted below which became effective for the year ended 31 December 2025. Adoption of the standard did not result in changes in the amounts previously recognised in the financial statements. However the standard affected disclosures of the Bank.

    I Amendments to IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates titled Lack of Exchangeability

    The Bank has adopted the amendments to IAS 21 for the first time in the current year. The amendments specify how to assess whether a currency is exchangeable, and how to determine the exchange rate when it is not.

  2. New and revised IFRS Accounting Standards in issue but not yet effective

    At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the Bank has not applied the following new and revised IFRS Accounting S t a n d a r d s t h a t h a v e b e e n i s s u e d b u t a r e n o t y e t e f f e c t i v e : .

    I. Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 - Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments The amendments in Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7) are:

    1. Derecognition of a financial liability settled through electronic transfer

      The amendments permit an entity to deem a financial liability (or part of a financial liability) that is settled using an electronic payment system to be discharged (and derecognised) before the settlement date if specified criteria are met. If an entity elects to apply this accounting policy, it must do so for all settlements made through the same electronic payment system.

    2. Classification of financial assets Contractual terms that are consistent with a basic lending arrangement

      The amendments provide guidance on how an entity should assess whether contractual cash flows of a financial asset are consistent with a basic lending arrangement. This is intended to assist an entity to apply the requirements for assessing contractual cash flow characteristics to financial assets with features linked to environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns.

      Assets with non-recourse features

      The amendments enhance the description of the term 'non-recourse', in particular to specify that a financial asset has non-recourse features if an entity's ultimate right to receive cash flows is contractually limited to the cash flows generated by specified assets.

      Contractually linked instruments

      "The amendments clarify the characteristics of contractually linked instruments that distinguish them from other transactions. Specifically, the amendments highlight that in such instruments a prioritisation of payments to the holders of financial assets using multiple contractually linked instruments (tranches) is established through a waterfall payment structure, resulting in concentrations of credit risk and a disproportionate allocation of losses between the holders of different tranches. The amendments also note that not all transactions with multiple debt instruments meet the criteria of transactions with multiple contractually linked instruments. In addition, the amendments clarify that the reference to instruments in the underlying pool can include financial instruments that are not within the scope of the classification requirements. "

      Disclosures Investments in equity instruments designated at FVTOCI

      The requirements in IFRS 7 are amended to require an entity to disclose the fair value gain or loss presented in other comprehensive income during the period, showing separately the fair value gain or loss that relates to investments derecognised in the period and the fair value gain or loss that relates to investments held at the end of the period.

      Contractual terms that could change the timing or amount of contractual cash flows

      The amendments require an entity to disclose the contractual terms that could change the timing or amount of contractual cash flows on the occurrence (or non-occurrence) of a contingent event that does not relate directly to changes in a basic lending risks and costs. The requirements apply to each class of financial asset measured at amortised cost or FVTOCI and each class of financial liability measured at amortised cost.

      • apply all the amendments at the same time and disclose that fact or

      • apply only the amendments to the classification of financial assets for that earlier period and disclose that fact. The amendments are required to be applied retrospectively, in accordance with IAS 8, with specific exceptions.

        The directors of the entity anticipate that the application of these amendments may have an impact on the Bank's financial statements in future periods."

        1. ‌Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 - Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments

          The IASB issued amendments to five IFRS Accounting Standards as part of its annual improvements process.

          1. IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards-Hedge accounting by a first-time adopter

            For consistency with the requirements in IFRS 9, IFRS 1:B5-B6 were amended to refer to the 'qualifying criteria' for hedge accounting (instead of the 'conditions') and to add cross-references to IFRS 9:6.4.1 to improve the understandability of IFRS 1.

          2. IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures-Gain or loss on derecognition The amendments remove an obsolete cross-reference in IFRS 7:B38 to a paragraph that had been deleted when IFRS 13 was issued and align the wording of this paragraph with the terms used in IFRS 13.

c) Guidance on implementing IFRS 7-Disclosure of deferred difference between fair value and transaction price

The amendments update IFRS 7:IG14 to make the wording of that paragraph consistent with IFRS 7:28 and improve the internal consistency of the wording in the example in IFRS 7:IG14.

  1. Guidance on implementing IFRS 7-Introduction and credit risk disclosures The amendments add a statement to IFRS 7:IG1 clarifying that the guidance does not necessarily illustrate all the requirements in the referenced paragraphs of IFRS 7. The amendments also simplify the explanation of the aspects of the requirements that are not illustrated in IFRS 7:IG20B.

  2. IFRS 9 Financial Instruments-Derecognition of lease liabilities

    The amendments add a cross-reference to IFRS 9:3.3.3 in IFRS 9.2.1(b)(ii) to clarify that, when a lessee has determined that a lease liability has been extinguished in accordance with IFRS 9, the lessee is required to apply IFRS 9:3.3.3 and therefore recognise any resulting gain or loss in profit or loss.

  3. IFRS 9 Financial Instruments-Transaction price

    The amendments replace 'their transaction price (as defined in IFRS 15)' in IFRS 9.5.1.3 with 'the amount determined by applying IFRS 15' to address inconsistency between IFRS 9.5.1.3 and the requirements of IFRS 15 which may require a receivable to be measured at an amount that differs from the amount of the transaction price recognised as revenue. Additionally, the reference to 'transaction price' (as defined in IFRS 15) is deleted from Appendix A of IFRS 9.

  4. IFRS 10 Financial statements-Determination of a 'de facto agent'

    The amendments address concerns that the requirements in IFRS 10:B73-B74 might, in some situations, be contradictory. IFRS 10:B73 refers to 'de facto agents' as parties acting on the investor's behalf and states that the determination of whether other parties are acting as de facto agents requires judgement. However, the second sentence of IFRS 10:B74 includes more conclusive language and states that a party is a de facto agent when those that direct the activities of the investor have the ability to direct that party to act on the investor's behalf. The amendments update IFRS 10:B74 to use less conclusive language and to clarify that the relationship described in IFRS 10:B74 is just one example of a circumstance in which judgement is required to determine whether a party is acting as a de facto agent.

  5. IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows-Cost method

    The amendment replaces the term 'cost method' with 'at cost' in IAS 7:37 in line with the removal of the definition of 'cost method' from the IFRS Accounting Standards.

    The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026, with early application permitted. An entity is required to apply the amendments to IFRS 9:2.1(b)(ii) to lease liabilities that are extinguished on or after the beginning of the annual reporting period in which the entity first applies that amendment. No specific transition provisions are provided in respect of the other amendments.

  6. Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7-Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity

(a ) Amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

"The following requirements of IFRS 9 are affected by the amendments:

  • the own-use requirements in IFRS 9 are amended to include the factors an entity is required to consider when applying IFRS 9:2.4 to contracts to buy and take delivery of renewable electricity for which the source of production of the electricity is nature-dependent; and

  • the hedge accounting requirements in IFRS 9 are amended to permit an entity using a contract for nature-dependent renewable electricity with specified characteristics as a hedging instrument:- to designate a variable volume of forecast electricity transactions as the hedged item if specified criteria are met; and - to measure the hedged item using the same volume assumptions as those used for the hedging instrument"

    ‌(b) Amendments to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures and IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability:

    Disclosures IFRS 7 and IFRS 19 were amended to introduce disclosure requirements about contracts for nature-dependent electricity with specified characteristics.

    The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026, with earlier application permitted. The amendments to the own use exemption are required to be applied retrospectively in accordance with IAS 8 using the facts and circumstances at the date of initial application. The amendments to the hedge accounting requirements are to be applied prospectively to new hedging relationships designated on or after the date of initial application.

    The directors of the entity anticipate that the application of these amendments may have an impact on the Bank's financial statements in future periods.

    1. IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosures in Financial Statements

      IFRS 18 replaces IAS 1, carrying forward many of the requirements in IAS 1 unchanged and complementing them with new requirements. In addition, some paragraphs from IAS 1 have been moved to IAS 8 and IFRS 7. Furthermore, the IASB has made minor amendments to IAS 7 and IAS 33 Earnings per Share.

      IFRS 18 introduces new requirements to:

  • present specified categories and defined subtotals in the statement of profit or loss

  • provide disclosures on management-defined performance measures (MPMs) in the notes to the financial statements

  • improve aggregation and disaggregation.

    An entity is required to apply IFRS 18 for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027, with earlier application permitted. The amendments to IAS 7 and IAS 33, as well as the revised IAS 8 and IFRS 7, become effective when an entity applies IFRS 18. IFRS 18 requires retrospective application with specific transition provisions.

    The directors of the entity anticipate that the application of these amendments may have an impact on the Bank's financial statements in future periods.

    1. IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures

      IFRS 19 permits an eligible subsidiary (defined as a subsidiary that does not have public accountability and has an ultimate or intermediate parent that produces financial statements available for public use that comply with IFRS Accounting Standards) to provide reduced disclosures when applying IFRS Accounting Standards in its financial statements.

      The new standard is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027 with earlier application permitted. The directors of the entity do not anticipate that IFRS 19 will be applied for purposes of the financial statements of the Bank.

      1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(Contd)

        Transactions in foreign currencies

        The financial statements are presented in Nigerian Naira, which is the reporting currency in line with IAS21 (Effects of foreign exchange) Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded in the books at the rate of exchange ruling on the date of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are converted into Naira at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses on conversion are reported the income statement.

        Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated into Naira using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial recognition. Nonmonetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated into Naira using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. Exchange gains and losses on nonmonetary items classified as "fair value through statement of income" are taken to the income statement and for items classified at "fair value through equity" such differences are taken to the statement of comprehensive income.

      2. Cash and cash equivalents

        • Cash in hand

        • Balance held with Central Bank of Nigeria

        • Balance with banks in Nigeria and outside Nigeria

        • Demand deposit denominated in Naira and other foreign currencies

    Cash equivalents are short term, highly liquid instruments which are readily convertible into cash, whether in local or foreign currencies; and so near to their maturity dates with original maturities of three months or less as it present insignificant risk of changes in value as a result of changes in profits rates.

    Cash equivalents are short term, highly liquid instruments which are readily convertible into cash, whether in local or foreign currencies; and so near to their maturity dates with original maturities of three months or less as it present insignificant risk of changes in value as a result of changes in profits rates.

    ‌c) Financial instrument

    (I) Initial recognition and measurement Financial assets and liabilities, with the exception of financing to customers, deposits to customers and banks, are initially recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Bank becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financing from customers are recognised when assets purchased are transferred to the customers. The Bank recognises deposits from customers and banks when funds are received.

    9ii) Classification and measurement Financial asset or liability are measured initially at fair value plus or minus, for an item not at fair value through profit or loss, direct and incremental transaction costs that are directly attributable to its acquisition or issue. Transaction costs of financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in income statement at initial recognition.

    Financial assets are classified into one of the following measurement categories:

  • those to be measured at amortised cost.

  • those to be measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

  • those to be measured at fair value through profit or loss The classification depends on the Bank's business model (i.e. business model test) for managing financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial assets cash flows (i.e. solely payments of principal and return - SPPI test).

    Debt instruments Amortised cost

    A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL

    1. The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows; and

    2. The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and return on the principal amount outstanding. The gain or loss on a debt investment that is subsequently measured at amortised cost and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognised in income statement when the asset c is derecognised or impaired. Returns from these financial assets is determined using the effective rate of return (ERR) method and reported in income statement as 'income'.

    The amortised cost of a financial instrument is defined as the amount at which it was measured at initial recognition minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortisation using the 'effective rate of return method' of any difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount, and minus any loss allowance. The effective rate of return method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial instrument (or Bank of instruments) and of allocating the income or expense over the relevant period. The effective rate of return (ERR) is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts over the expected life of the instrument or, when appropriate, a shorter period, to the instrument's net carrying amount.

    Business model assessment

    The Bank makes an assessment of the objective of a business model in which an asset is held at a portfolio level because this best reflects the way the business is managed and information is provided to management. The information considered includes:

    The stated policies and objectives for the portfolio and the operation of those policies in practice. In particular, whether management's strategy focuses on earning contractual return revenue, maintaining a particular return rate profile, matching the duration of the financial assets to the duration of the liabilities that are funding those assets or realising cash flows through the sale of the assets;

    How the performance of the portfolio is evaluated and reported to management; The risks that affect the performance of the business model (and the financial assets held within that business model) and how those risks are managed; How managers of the business are compensated e.g. whether compensation is based on the fair value of the assets managed or the contractual cash flows collected; and The frequency, volume and timing of sales in prior periods, the reasons for such sales and its expectations about future sales activity. However, information about sales activity is not considered in isolation, but as part of an overall assessment of how the Bank's stated objective for managing the financial assets is achieved and how cash flows are realised

    .

    ‌(I) The business model assessment is based on reasonably expected scenarios without taking 'worst case' or 'stress case' scenarios into account. If cash flows after initial recognition are realised in a way that is different from the Bank's original expectations, the Bank does not change the classification of the remaining financial assets held in that business model, but incorporates such information when assessing newly originated or newly purchased financial assets going forward. Assessment of whether contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and return. The Bank assesses the contractual terms of financial to identify whether they meet the SPPI test. 'Principal' for the purpose of this test is defined as the fair value of the financial asset at initial recognition and may change over the life of the financial asset (for example, if there are repayments of principal or amortization of the premium/discount).'Return' includes consideration for the time value of money and for the credit risk associated with the principal amount outstanding during a particular period of time and for other basic lending risks and costs (e.g. liquidity risk and administrative costs), as well as profit margin. The most significant elements of return within a lending arrangement are typically the consideration for the time value of money and credit risk. To make the SPPI assessment, the Bank applies judgement and considers relevant factors such as the currency in which the financial asset is denominated, and the period for which the return rate is set.

    Financial liabilities The Bank's holding in financial liabilities is in financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and financial liabilities at amortised cost. Financial liabilities are derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in income statement.

    (I) Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are financial liabilities held for trading. A financial liability is classified as held for trading if it is acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing it in the near term or if it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking. Derivatives are also categorised as held for trading unless they are designated and effective as hedging instruments. Financial liabilities held for trading also include obligations to deliver financial assets borrowed by the Bank.

    Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of financial liabilities classified as held for trading are included in the income statement and are reported as 'Net gains/(losses) on financial instruments classified as held for trading'. Return expenses on financial liabilities held for trading are included in 'Net income'.

    ii Financial liabilities at amortised cost Financial liabilities that are not classified at fair value through profit or loss fall into this category and are measured at amortised cost. Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost are deposits from banks or customers, debt securities in issue for which the fair value option is not applied, convertible bonds and subordinated debts.

    Modifications of financial assets and financial liabilities

    (I) Financial assets

    When the terms of a financial asset are modified, the Bank evaluates whether the cash flows of the modified asset are substantially different. If the cash flows are substantially different, then the contractual rights to cash flows from the original financial asset are deemed to have expired. In this case, the original financial asset is derecognised and a new financial asset is recognised at fair value. Any difference between the amortised cost and the present value of the estimated future cash flows of the modified asset or consideration received on derecognition is recorded as a separate line item in income statements as 'gains and losses arising from the derecognition of financial assets measured at amortised cost'.

    If the cash flows of the modified asset carried at amortised cost are not substantially different, then the modification does not result in derecognition of the financial asset. In this case, the Bank recalculates the gross carrying amount of the financial asset as the present value of the renegotiated or modified contractual cash flows that are discounted at the financial asset's original effective rate of return (or credit-adjusted effective rate of return for purchased or originated credit-impaired financial assets). The amount arising from adjusting the gross carrying amount is recognised as a modification gain or loss in income statement as part of impairment charge for the year.

    1. ‌Financial liabilities

      The Bank derecognises a financial liability when its terms are modified and the cash flows of the modified liability are substantially different. This occurs when the discounted present value of the cash flows under the new terms, including any fees paid net of any fees received and discounted using the original effective rate of return, is at least 10 per cent different from the discounted present value of the remaining cash flows of the original financial liability. In this case, a new financial liability based on the modified terms is recognised at fair value. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability extinguished and the new financial liability with modified terms is recognised in income statement. If an exchange of debt instruments or modification of terms is accounted for as an extinguishment, any costs or fees incurred are recognised as part of the gain or loss on the extinguishment. If the exchange or modification is not accounted for as an extinguishment (i.e. the modified liability is not substantially different), any costs or fees incurred adjust the carrying amount of the liability and are amortised over the remaining term of the modified liability.

      Offsetting of financial instruments

      Financial assets and financial liabilities are only offset and the net amount reported in the consolidated statement of financial position when there is a legally enforceable right and under Sharia'a framework to set off the recognized amounts and the Bank intends to either settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

      Impairment of financial assets The Bank recognizes allowance for ECL (expected credit losses) for all risk asset and other debt financial assets not held at FVPL (fair value through profit or loss), together with commitments and financial guarantee contracts, in this section all referred to as 'financial instruments'. Equity instruments are not subject to impairment under IFRS 9.

      The ECL allowance is based on the credit losses expected to arise over the life of the asset (the lifetime expected credit loss or LTECL), unless there has been no significant increase in credit risk since origination, in which case, the allowance is based on the 12mECL (12 months' expected credit loss)

      The 12m ECL is the portion of LTECLs (lifetime expected credit loss) that represent the ECLs that result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within the 12months after the reporting date. Both LTECLs and 12mECLs are calculated on either an individual basis or a collective basis, depending on the nature of the underlying portfolio of financial instruments Loss allowances for accounts receivable are always measured at an amount equal to lifetime ECL. The Bank has established a policy to perform an assessment, at the end of each reporting period, of whether a financial instrument's credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition, by considering the change in the risk of default occurring over the remaining life of the financial instrument.

      Based on the above process, the Bank Banks its financing facilities into Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and POCI, as described below:

      • Stage 1: When risk asset are first recognised, the Bank recognises an allowance based on 12mECLs. Stage 1 risk asset also include facilities where the credit risk has improved and the risk asset has been reclassified from Stage 2.

      • Stage 2: When a risk asset has shown a significant increase in credit risk since origination, the Bank records an allowance for the LTECLs. Stage 2 risk asset also include facilities, where the credit risk has improved and the risk asset has been reclassified from Stage 3.

      • Stage 3: risk asset considered credit-impaired. The Bank records an allowance for the LTECLs .A lifetime ECL is calculated for financial assets that are assessed to be credit impaired. The following criteria are used in determining whether the financial asset is impaired:

  • default

  • significant financial difficulty of borrower and/or modification

  • probability of bankruptcy or financial reorganisation

  • disappearance of an active market due to financial difficulties.

    • POCI: Purchased or originated credit impaired (POCI) assets are financial assets that are credit impaired on initial recognition. POCI assets are recorded at fair value at original recognition and return is subsequently recognised based on a credit-adjusted ERR. ECLs are only recognised or released to the extent that there is a subsequent change in the expected credit losses.

      If, in a subsequent period, credit quality improves and reverses any previously assessed significant increase in credit risk since origination, depending on the stage of the lifetime 2 or stage 3 of the ECL bucket, the Bank would continue to monitor such financial assets for a probationary period of 90 days to confirm if the risk of default has decreased sufficiently before upgrading such exposure from Lifetime ECL

      (Stage 2) to 12months ECL (Stage 1). In addition to the 90 days probationary period above, the Bank also observes a further probationary period of 90 days to upgrade from Stage 3 to 2. This means a probationary period of 180 days will be observed before upgrading financial assets from Lifetime ECL (Stage 3) to 12months ECL (Stage 1).

      ‌For financial assets for which the Bank has no reasonable expectations of recovering either the entire outstanding amount, or a proportion thereof, the gross carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced. This is considered a (partial) derecognition of the financial asset.

      Measurement of Expected credit losses (ECL)

      The Bank calculates ECLs based on probability-weighted scenarios to measure the expected cash shortfalls, discounted at an approximation to the expected profit rate. A cash shortfall is the difference between the cash flows that are due to an entity in accordance with the contract and the cash flows that the entity expects to receive. .

      The mechanics of the ECL calculations are outlined below and the key elements are, as follows:

    • PD: The Probability of Default is an estimate of the likelihood of default over a given time horizon. A default may only happen at a certain time over the assessed period, if the facility has not been previously derecognised and is still in the portfolio.

    • EAD: The Exposure at Default is an estimate of the exposure at a future default date, taking into account expected changes in the exposure after the reporting date, including repayments of principal and return, whether scheduled by contract or otherwise, expected draw downs on committed facilities, and accrued return from missed payments

    • LGD: The Loss Given Default is an estimate of the loss arising in the case where a default occurs at a given time. It is based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due and those that the lender would expect to receive, including from the realisation of any collateral. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the EAD.

      When estimating the ECLs, the Bank considers three scenarios (a base case, an upside and downside). Each of these is associated with different PDs, EADs and LGDs. When relevant, the assessment of multiple scenarios also incorporates how defaulted risk asset are expected to be recovered, including the probability that the risk asset will cure and the value of collateral or the amount that might be received for selling the asset. Impairment losses and releases are accounted for and disclosed separately from modification losses or gains that are accounted for as an adjustment of the financial asset's gross carrying value.

      To estimate the expected credit loss (ECL) for off-balance sheet exposures, the Credit Conversion Factor (CCF) is used. CCF represents the proportion of any undrawn exposure that is expected to be drawn before a default event. It helps convert an off-balance sheet exposure into its credit equivalent exposure. In calculating CCF, the Bank takes into account its account monitoring practices, payment processing policies, and its ability to prevent further drawings when credit risk increases. The CCF is applied to off-balance sheet exposures to determine the Exposure at Default (EAD), and then the ECL impairment model is used on the EAD to calculate the expected credit loss on those exposures.

      Financing commitments and letters of credit: When estimating LTECLs for undrawn financing in cash flows if the financing is drawn down, based on a probability-weighting of the four scenarios commitments, the Bank estimates the expected portion of the financing commitment that will be drawn down over its expected life. The ECL is then based on the present value of the expected shortfalls. The expected cash shortfalls are discounted at an approximation to the expected EIR on the financing.

      Impairment losses and releases are accounted for and disclosed separately from modification losses or gains that are accounted for as an adjustment of the financial asset's gross carrying value.

      Assessment Of Significant Increase In Credit Risk

      Assessing significant increases in credit risk (SICR) requires careful judgment. The Bank uses 'backstop' indicators, with the presumption that an instrument's credit risk has increased significantly if payments are more than 30 days overdue. This presumption can be rebutted if there is evidence that credit risk has not increased significantly since initial recognition.

      Exceptions to the 30-day rule include:

      1. Disputes between the Bank and obligor not exceeding 90 days.

      2. Insignificant outstanding amounts compared to the total due.

      Assessments of SICR are performed at least monthly and at the instrument level. If credit risk is determined to have increased significantly, the asset will move from Stage 1 to Stage 2. After SICR subsides, assets may revert to Stage 1 or Stage 2, based on specified probationary periods:

      ‌Forward looking information

      The measurement of expected credit losses for each stage and the assessment of significant increase in credit risk will consider information about past events and current conditions as well as reasonable and supportable projections of future events and economic conditions.

      The PD, LGD and EAD inputs to be used in estimating Stage 1 and Stage 2 credit loss allowances are modelled based on the macroeconomic variables (or changes in macroeconomic variables) that are most closely correlated with credit losses in the relevant portfolio. Each macroeconomic scenario used in the expected credit loss calculation includes a projection of all relevant macroeconomic variables applying scenario weights. Macroeconomic variables used in the expected credit loss models include GDP growth rate, foreign exchange rates, inflation rate, crude oil prices and population growth rate.

      The estimation of expected credit losses in Stage 1 and Stage 2 is a discounted probability-weighted estimate that considers a minimum of three future macroeconomic scenarios. The base case scenario is based on macroeconomic forecasts published by relevant government agencies. Upside and downside scenarios vary relative to our base case scenario based on reasonably possible alternative macroeconomic conditions. Additional and more severe downside scenarios are designed to capture material non-linearity of potential credit losses in portfolios. Scenario design, including the identification of additional downside scenarios, occurs at least on an annual basis and more frequently if conditions warrant.

      The assessment of significant increases in credit risk is based on changes in probability-weighted forward-looking lifetime PD as at the reporting date, using the same macroeconomic scenarios as the calculation of expected credit losses. In its ECL models, the Bank relies on a broad range of forward looking information as economic inputs, such as:

    • GDP growth

    • Unemployment rates

    • Exchange rate

    • House price indices

    • Inflation

    • Crude Oil prices

      To evaluate a range of possible outcomes, the bank formulates three scenarios: a base case, an upward and a downward scenario.The inputs and models used for calculating ECLs may not always capture all characteristics of the market at the date of the financial statements. To reflect this, qualitative adjustments or overlays are occasionally made as temporary adjustments when such differences are significantly material.

      Definition of default and credit impaired financial assets The Bank considers a financial asset to be in default when:

    • it is established that due to financial or non-financial reasons the borrower is unlikely to pay its credit obligations to the Bank in full without recourse by the Bank to actions such as realising security (if any is held);

    • the borrower is past due 90 days or more on any material credit obligation to the Bank In assessing whether a borrower is in default, the Bank considers indicators that are

    • qualitative - e.g. material breaches of covenant;

    • quantitative- e.g. overdue status and non-payment on another obligation of the same customer/customer Bank to the banks; and based on data developed internally and obtained from external sources

    • Disappearance of an active market for a security because of financial difficulties

    • Others include death, insolvency, breach of covenants, etc Inputs into the assessment of whether a financing exposure is in default and their significance may vary over time to reflect changes in circumstances.

    ‌Renegotiated financing facilities

    Where possible, the Bank seeks to restructure financing facilities rather than to take possession of collateral. This may involve extending the payment arrangements and the agreement of new conditions. Management continually reviews renegotiated facilities to ensure that all future payments are highly expected to occur. When the terms of a financial asset are renegotiated or modified or an existing financial asset is replaced with a new one due to financial difficulties of the finance customer, then an assessment is made of whether the financial asset should be derecognized and ECL are measured as follows:

  • If the expected restructuring will not result in derecognition of the exiting asset, then the expected cash flows arising from the modified financial asset are included in calculating the cash shortfalls from the existing asset.

  • If the expected restructuring will result in derecognition of the existing asset, then the expected fair value of the new asset is treated as the final cash flow from the existing financial asset at the time of its derecognition.

    This amount is included in calculating the cash shortfalls from the existing financial asset. The cash shortfalls are discounted from the expected date of derecognition to the reporting date using the original effective profit rate of the existing financial asset.

    Rebuttal Process The rebuttal process allows the Bank to challenge automated staging classifications, particularly when an account breaches the 30 or 90 days past due criteria (Stage 2 or Stage 3, respectively). Rebuttals are only considered when there is strong, reasonable, and supportable evidence that the credit risk increase does not reflect the customer's actual financial condition.

    Criteria for Rebuttal

    The presumption of a significant increase in credit risk (SICR) or default can be rebutted under specific conditions, including

    • Temporary Payment Delays: Payment delays due to administrative issues or cashflow timing that are not indicative of credit deterioration.

    • Strong Financial Position: Customers with solid financial statements or assets demonstrating continued repayment capacity.

    • External Factors: Non-credit-related disruptions (e.g., technical or operational issues) beyond the customer's control.

    • Collateral Improvements: Additional or improved collateral that lowers the Bank's risk exposure.

    • Others: Material information not explicitly mentioned above.

      However, for a rebuttal to be granted, there are basic steps that must be met. When an account breaches the 30 days past due criteria for SICR (Significant Increase in Credit Risk) or the 90 days past due criteria for default, and is transferred to Stage 2 (SICR) or Stage 3 (default), the presumption of the transfer can be rebutted under the following process:

      Initiation by Relationship Manager (RM): The RM identifies a potential rebuttal case and collects relevant evidence, such as updated financials or customer interaction notes, to support the rebuttal. This evidence is then submitted to the Divisional Head for review.

      Divisional Head Review:

      The Divisional Head evaluates the evidence provided by the RM. If the evidence is deemed satisfactory, the Divisional Head escalates the rebuttal to the Credit Risk Management team and the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for further assessment.

      Credit Risk Team Evaluation:

      The Credit Risk team reviews the submitted evidence, considering factors like financial history, collateral, and external influences. Based on this review, they present the case to the Criticized Asset Committee (CAC).

      Criticized Asset Committee (CAC):

      The RM and CRO present the rebuttal to the CAC, which reviews the case and recommends approval or rejection to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO).

      Final Reclassification:

      If the rebuttal is approved by the MD/CEO, the account is reclassified back to its prior stage. If the rebuttal is rejected, the account remains in its current stage unless new, relevant evidence is provided.

      This process allows for the reconsideration of the stage reclassification based on new evidence that suggests the account may not warrant such a transfer.

      ‌Presentation of allowance for ECL in the statement of financial position Financing allowances for ECL are presented in the statement of financial position as follows:

  • Financial assets measured at amortised cost: as a deduction from the gross carrying amount of the assets;

  • financing commitments and financial guarantee contracts: generally, as a provision;

  • Where a financial instrument includes both a drawn and an undrawn component, and the Bank cannot identify the ECL on the financing commitment component separately from those on the drawn component: the Bank presents a combined loss allowance for both components. The combined amount is presented as a deduction from the gross carrying amount of the drawn component. Any excess of the loss allowance over the gross amount of the drawn component is presented as a provision; and

  • Debt instruments measured at FVOCI: no loss allowance is recognised in the statement of financial position because the carrying amount of these assets is their fair value. However, the loss allowance is disclosed and is recognised in the fair value reserve

Collateral valuation To mitigate its credit risks on financial assets, the Bank seeks to use collateral, where possible. The collateral comes in various forms, such as cash, securities, letters of credit/guarantees, real estate, receivables, inventories, other non-financial assets and credit enhancements such as netting agreements. The Bank's accounting policy for collateral assigned to it through its lending arrangements under IFRS 9 is the same is it was under IAS 39. Collateral, unless repossessed, is not recorded on the Bank's statement of financial position.

However, the fair value of collateral affects the calculation of ECLs. It is generally assessed, at a minimum, at inception and reassessed on a quarterly basis. However, some collateral, for example, cash or securities relating to margining requirements, is valued daily.

To the extent possible, the Bank uses active market data for valuing financial assets held as collateral. Other financial assets which do not have readily determinable market values are valued using models. Non-financial collateral, such as real estate, is valued based on data provided by third parties such as mortgage brokers, or based on housing price indices.

Write-off

The Bank has in place Board approved policy that guides write-off of facilities. The Bank will write off financial assets (and any related allowances for impairment losses) when the Criticized Asset Committee(CAC) determines that the assets are uncollectible. In determining financial assets to write off, CAC considers amongst others:

The occurrence of significant changes in the obliger/issuer's financial position such that the obligor/issuer can no longer pay the obligation;

That proceeds from the collateral will not be sufficient to pay back the entire exposure. The Prudential Guidelines (Section 3.21) d. The Bank's Investment Policy.

Every effort will be made to recover a debt owed to the Bank before it is considered for write off. This includes all the processes prescribed in the ERM policies from collection by the relationship officer once a facility is due, to employing recovery agents, and litigation for those considered to be in terminal default. The BOD is responsible for delegating limits and authority to write off. This limit may be delegated at the discretion of the Board. The BOD is responsible for defining and delegating the approval limits for all balances that meet the criteria to be written off. The following delegated limits applies to the concerned Board and Management committees:

S/N

Board/Management

Delegation

1

Crystalized Assets Committee

Five Million (N5,000,000:00) and Below

2

Board Risk Committee

Above N5Million(N5,000,000:00-N50Million (N50,000,000:00)

3

Board of Directors

Above N50 Million (N50,000,000:00), subject to any regulatory limit

‌Property plant and equipment

The bank recognizes items of property, plant and equipment at the time the cost is incurred. They are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or are recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the asset will flow to the Bank and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial year in which they are incurred.

Construction cost in respect of offices is carried at cost as work in progress. On completion of construction, the related amounts are transferred to the appropriate category of fixed assets. Payments in advance for items of fixed assets are included as Prepayments in Other Assets and upon delivery are reclassified as additions in the appropriate category of property and equipment.

Depreciation

Depreciation is to be provided on a straight-line basis to write off the cost of asset over their estimated useful live. The annual rate which should be applied consistently over time are as follows:

Motor vehicle (5 years) Furniture and fittings (5 years) Equipment (5 years) Computer Equipment - General (3 years) Computer Equipment - Special (5 years) Computer Software (10 years) Freehold Building (50 years)

Leasehold improvement over the expected life of the lease Property, plant and equipment is derecognised on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from it use. Gain and losses are recognised in the income statement.

Depreciation is charged when the assets are available for use irrespective of whether they are put to use.

Assets that are subject to depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use.

Gains and losses on disposal are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in the statement of income for the year.

Intangible assets Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is their fair value at the date of acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired.

The amortisation period and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits embodied in the asset are considered to modify the amortisation period or method, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortisation expense on intangible assets with finite lives is recognised in the consolidated statement of income in the expense category that is consistent with the function of the intangible assets.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortised, but are tested for impairment annually, either individually or at the cash-generating unit level. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.

An intangible asset is derecognised upon disposal (i.e., at the date the recipient obtains control) or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising upon derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is included in the consolidated statement of income.Intangible Asset includes ;

‌Software

Software licenses acquired by the Bank are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss (if any). Expenditure incurred on internally developed software is recognized as an asset when the Bank is able to complete the software development and use it in such a manner that it will be able to generate economic benefit to the Bank, and that the cost to complete the development can reliably be measured by the Bank.

Internally developed software cost that is capitalized includes cost directly attributable to developing the software, and is amortized over the useful economic life of the software. Amortization is recognized in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software.

Inventory

Inventory of stationery and consumables held by the Bank are to be stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value in line with IAS 2. When inventories become old or obsolete, an estimate is to be made of their net realizable value. For individually significant amounts, this estimation is to be performed on an individual basis. For amounts that are not individually significant, collective assessment shall be made and allowance applied according to the inventory type and degree of ageing or obsolescence based on historical selling prices.

Islamic financing and investing contracts

The Bank engages in Shari'ah compliant Islamic banking activities through various Islamic instruments such as Ijarah, Murabaha, Musharaka, Istisna'a and Wakala.

Ijarah The Bank shall comply fully with the requirements of Shari'ah in recognition and measurement of Ijarah financing. The periodic lease rentals receivable are treated as rental income during the year they occur and charge thereon is included in operating expenses while initial direct cost incurred are written off to the income statement in the year they are incurred.

Murabaha This is a sale contract whereby the Bank sells to customer commodities or other asset at an agreed upon profit mark up on cost. The Bank purchases the assets based on a promise received from customer to buy the item purchased according to specific items purchased according to specific terms and conditions. Profit from murabaha is quantifiable at the commencement of the transaction. Such income is recognized as it accrues over the period of the contract on effective profit rate method on balance outstanding.

Musharaka

Pmusharaka contracts represents a partnership between the Bank and a customer whereby each party contributes to the capital in equal or varying proportions to establish a new project or share in an existing one, and whereby each of the parties becomes an owner of the capital on a permanent or declining basis and shall have a share of profits or losses. These are stated at the fair value of consideration given less any amounts written off and provision for impairment, if any.

Istisna'a

A sale contract between two parties whereby the Bank ("Sani" or "Seller") undertakes to construct, for a customer (the "Mustasni" or "Purchaser"), a specific asset or property (being Al-Masnoo") according to certain pre-agreed specifications to be delivered during a pre-agreed period specifications to be delivered during a pre-agreed period of time consideration of a pre-determined price, which comprises the cost of construction and a profit amount. The work undertaken is not restricted to be accomplished by the "Sani" alone and the whole or part of the construction/development can be taken by third parties under the control responsibility of the Sani'. Under an Istisna'a contract the Bank cound be the Sani' or Mustasni'. Istisna'a profit (difference between the sale price of Al-Masnoo to the customer and the Bank's total Istisna'a cost is internally accounted for on a time-apportioned basis over the period of the contract based on the principal outstanding

Wakala

A contract between a Bank and a customer whereby one party (the principal: the Muwakkil) appoints the other party (the agent: Wakil) to invest certain funds according to the terms and conditions of the Wakalah for a fixed fee in addition to any profit exceeding the expected profit as an incentives for the Wakil for the good performance. Any losses as result of the misconduct or negligence or violation of the the terms and conditions of the Wakalah are borne by the Wakil for otherwise, they are by the principal. commission, management, arrangement and syndication fees, are recognised as the related services are performed.

‌Bai-Mu'ajjal

Is a contract between the Bank and the Customer whereby the Bank sells certain/specified goods/assets to the Customer, purchased as per order and specification of the Customer at an agreed price payable within a fixed future date in lump sum or by fixed instalments. Thus it is a credit sale of goods/assets in which ownership of the goods/assets is transferred by the Bank to the Customer but the payment of sale price by the Customer is deferred for a fixed period.

Sukuk

Certificates which are equal in value and represent common shares in the ownership of a specific physical asset (leased or to be leased either existing or to be constructed in future), or in the ownership of cash receivables of selling an existing-owned asset, or in the ownership of goods receivables, or in the ownership of the assets of Mudaraba or Partnership companies. In all these cases, the Sukuk holders shall be the owners of their common shares in the leased assets, or in the cash receivables, or the goods receivable, or in the assets of the Partnership or the Mudaraba. These comprise asset backed, Shari'ah compliant trust certificates.

Quard Hassan

Is non profit bearing financing whereby the customer borrows funds for a period of time with an understanding that the same amount shall be repaid by the end of agreed period.

Income/Revenue recognition

The Bank recognised income on Shari'ah compliant Islamic banking activities through various Islamic instruments such as Ijarah, Murabaha, Musharaka, Istisna'a and Wakala.

Ijara

Ijarah income is recognized on a time-apportioned basis, over the lease term. Accrual of income is suspended when the bank believes that the recovery of these amounts may be doubtful.

Murabaha

Profit from Murabaha transactions is recognised when the income is both contractually determinable and quantifiable at the commencement of the transaction. Such income is recognised on a time-apportioned basis over the period of the transaction. Where the income from a contract is not contractually determinable or quantifiable, it is recognised when it is actually realised. Income related to non-performing accounts is excluded from the consolidated income statement.

Mudaraba

Income on Mudaraba financing is recognised when the right to receive payment is established or on distribution by the Mudarib, whereas losses are charged to the consolidated statement of income on declaration by the Mudarib. In case Mudaraba capital is lost or damaged prior to the inception of work without misconduct or negligence on the part of Mudarib, then such losses are deducted from Mudaraba capital and are treated as loss to the Bank. In case of termination or liquidation, unpaid portion by Mudarib is recognized as receivable due from Mudarib.

Musharaka Income on Musharaka Contracts is recognized when the right to receive payment is established or on distribution by the Musharek. Wakala Estimated income from Wakala is recognised on an accrual basis over the period, adjusted by actual income when received. Losses are accounted for on the date of declaration by the agent.

Sukuk Income is accounted for on a time apportioned basis over the terms of the Sukuk. Fees and commission income

Fees and commission income that are integral to the effective profit rate on a financial asset carried at amortised cost are included in the measurement of the effective profit rate of the financial asset. Other fees and commission income, including account servicing fees, sales commission, management, arrangement and syndication fees, are recognised as the related services are performed.

Non-credit related fee income

This is recognized at the time the services have been performed and delivered or the transaction has been completed.

Sale of property under development

Where property is under development and agreement has been reached to sell such property when construction is complete, the bank considers whether the contract comprises:

  • Contract to construct a property; or

  • Contract for the sale of completed property

    Where a contract is judged to be for the construction of a property, revenue is recognized using the percentage of completion method, as construction progresses. The percentage of work completed is measured based on the costs incurred up until the end of the reporting Year as a proportion of total costs expected to be incurred.

    Where the contract is judged to be for the sale of a completed property, revenue is recognized when the significant risks, rewards and control of ownership of the property are transferred to the buyer.

    ‌Sale of property under development Service income

    Revenue from rendering of services is recognized when the services are rendered .

    Revenue from sale of goods Revenue from sales of goods is recognized when the significant risks, rewards and control of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably.

    Bank's share as a mudarib The Bank's share as a mudarib for managing the equity of investment account holders is accrued based on the terms and conditions of the related mudaraba agreements whereas, for off balance sheet equity of investment accounts, mudarib share is recognized when distributed

    Expense recognition

    Profit on mudaraba payable (banks and non-banks)

    Profit on these is accrued on a time-apportioned basis over the year of the contract based on the principal amounts outstanding. .

    Return on equity of investment accountholders

    Equity of unrestricted investment account holders is funds held by the Bank, which it can invest at its own discretion. The unrestricted investment account holders authorises the Bank to invest the account appropriate without laying down any restrictions as to where, how and for what purpose the funds should be invested. The Bank charges a management fee (Mudarib fees) to investment account holders. Of the total income from investment accounts, the income attributable to account holders is allocated to investment accounts management of the Bank within the allowed profit sharing limits as per the terms and conditions of the investment accounts. Investment accounts are carried at their book values (amortised cost).Moreso, The bank's share of profit is deducted from the investors' share of income before distribution to investors.

    Restricted investment accounts Restricted investment accounts represent assets acquired by funds provided by holders of restricted investment accounts and their equivalent and managed by the Bank as an investment manager based on either a Mudaraba contract or (Wakala) agency contract. The restricted investment accounts are exclusively restricted for investment in specified projects as directed by the investments account holders. Assets that are held in such capacity are not included as assets of the Bank in the consolidated financial statements. Distribution of profit between equity of unrestricted investment account holders and shareholders

  • The Bank complies with agreed terms and conditions as well as sharia ruling:

  • Net profit is arrived at after taking into account all income and expenses at the end of the financial year and is distributed between investment account holders and shareholders.

  • The share of profit of investment account holders is calculated on the basis of their average daily balances over the year, after reducing the Banks agreed and declared Mudarba fee

  • In case the results of the Bank at the year-end are net losses, then the Bank, being the authority responsible for determining the accountability for these losses and how it shall be treated without violation to Islamic sharia rules.

  • Due to pooling of investment funds with the Bank's funds for the purpose of investment, no priority has been given to either party in the appropriation of profit.

Taxation Current income taxation

Income tax is the amount of income tax payable on the taxable profit for the year determined in accordance with current statutory rate. Income tax payable on profits, based on the applicable tax law, is recognized as an expense in the year in which the related profits arise. All taxes related issues including deferred tax are treated in accordance with IAS 12 (Income taxes).

Deferred taxation

Provision for deferred taxation is made by the liability method and calculated at the current rate of taxation on the temporary differences between the net book value of qualifying fixed assets and their corresponding tax written down value in accordance with IAS 12 (Income taxes). The principal temporary differences arise from depreciation of property, plant and equipment, provisions for pensions and other post-retirement benefits, provisions for Investment losses and tax losses carried forward. The rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date are used to determine deferred income tax.

Deferred tax assets are recognized where it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the timing differences can be utilized.

‌Employee benefits Defined contribution plans

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Bank pays fixed contributions to a separate entity. The rate of contribution by the Bank and its employee is 10% and 8% respectively of basic salary, housing and transport allowance in line with the new Pension Reform Act, 2014. The Bank has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions membership of the scheme is automatic upon resumption of duty with the Bank. The Bank has no further payment obligations once the contributions have been paid to Pension Fund Administrators (PFA).

The Bank's liabilities in respect of the defined contribution are to be charged to statement of profit or loss for the year in which they become payable. Payments are made to Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) are financially independent of the bank.

Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Bank has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Bank will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. When a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (when the effect of the time value of money is material). When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, a receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received, and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

Present obligations arising under onerous contracts are recognised and measured as provisions. An onerous contract is considered to exist where the Bank has a contract under which the unavoidable costs of meeting the obligations under the contract exceed the economic benefits expected to be received from the contract.

Financial guarantees and financing commitments Outstanding and unexpired commitments at year end in respect of these transactions are to be shown by way of note to the financial statements. Financial guarantees, principally consisting of letters of credit are included within other liabilities. financing commitments are firm commitments to provide credit under pre-specified terms and conditions. The Bank recognises a provision in accordance with IAS 37 if the contract was considered to be onerous. Transactions that are not currently recognized as assets or liabilities in the balance sheet, but which nonetheless give rise to credit risks, contingencies and commitments are reported off balance sheet. Such transactions included letters of credit, bonds, guarantees, acceptances, trade related contingencies such as documentary credits etc.

Borrowings Murabaha and due to Banks

This represents funds received from banks on the principles of murabaha contracts and are stated at fair value of consideration received less amounts settled

* Murabaha and due to non-banks

These are stated at fair value of consideration received less amounts settled. Profit paid on borrowings is recognized in the statement of income for the year

Fiduciary activities The Bank acts as trustee in its capacity as a Mudarib when managing the equity of investment account holders. Equity of investment account holders is invested in murabaha and due from banks, sukuk and financing contracts with customers. Equity of investment account holders is carried at fair value of consideration received less amounts settled. Expenses are allocated to investment accounts in proportion of average equity of investment account holders to total average assets of the Bank.

Income is allocated proportionately between equity of investment account holders and owners' equity on the basis of the average balances outstanding during the year and share of the funds invested. Equity and assets of restricted investment account holders are carried off-balance sheet as they are not assets and liabilities of the Bank.

Segment reporting

The Bank prepares its segment information based on business segments and reported in accordance with IFRS 8 (Operating segments). An operating segment is a component of the Bank engaged in business activities that generate revenues and incur expenses, including those arising from transactions with other components of the Bank. The Executive Management Committee regularly reviews the operating results of each segment to make resource allocation decisions and evaluate performance. Each segment provides discrete financial information to facilitate this review. Costs that are directly traceable to specific operating segments are allocated accordingly, while indirect costs are distributed based on the benefits derived by each segment.

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‌Customer deposit The Bank is required to maintain specific records for all the classes of deposits.The average daily balances for a particular month of all the classes of deposits will be used in the computation of the profitability of the Bank. The average daily balances of each Investment Account holder depositor will also be the basis for the distribution of profits to the depositor. All deposits accepted by Bank shall only be utilised in the provision of finances, investment in securities, inter-bank placements and other business prescribed by CBN that complies with Shari'ah. All division must ensure that all investments complying with the Shari'ah laws.

Share capital and reserves Share premium

Share premium is the excess paid by shareholders over the nominal value for their shares.Moreso,costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds which is processed to the share premium

Statutory reserve The banking regulations in Nigeria require the Bank to make an annual appropriation to a statutory reserve. As stipulated by Section 16(1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act of 1991 (amended), an appropriation of 30% of profit after tax is made if the statutory reserve is less than the paid-up share capital and 15% of profit after tax if the statutory reserve is greater than the paid-up share capital.

AGSMIES reserve The AGSMIES reserve is maintained to comply with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) requirement that all licensed banks set aside 5% of their annual profit after tax for equity investments in permissible activities.

Retained earnings

Retained earnings comprise the undistributed profits from previous periods which have not been reclassified to any specified reserves.

Regulatory risk reserve

The regulatory risk reserve represents the difference between the impairment on financing and investments determined using the prudential guidelines issued by the various Central Bank of Nigeria compared with the expected credit loss model used in determining the impairment loss allowance under IFRSs. Where the financing loss impairment determined using the prudential guidelines is greater than the financing loss impairment determined using the expected credit loss model under IFRSs, the difference is transferred to regulatory risk reserve. When the prudential provisions is less than IFRS provisions, the excess charges resulting is transferred from the regulatory risk reserve to retained earnings to the extent of the non-distributable reserve previously recognised. This reserve is not available for distribution to shareholders.

Earnings per share

The Bank presents basic earnings per share (EPS) for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Bank by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss that is attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding for effects of all dilutive potential ordinary share

‌Notes to the Financial Statements

As at 31st March, 2026

MAR Full year

  1. Cash and balances with Central Bank of Nigeria

    Cash Current account with CBN Deposit with CBN

    CBN AGSMEIS Balance

    2026

    N '000

    13,518,679

    81,815,938

    175,263,421

    2,632,260

    2025

    N '000

    8,591,042

    34,594,059

    169,896,760

    1,458,048

    At End of Period 273,230,298 214,539,910

    1. Cash in hand constitutes the aggregate cash balances in the vaults of the Bank branches.

    2. Current account with CBN represent the Bank's Operational Account which is used for daily transactions.

    3. Deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria comprises of Investment in Non-Interest Notes and mandatory Reserves Deposit as prescribed by CBN. The mandatory Reserve Deposit is not available for the Bank's day to day operations.

    4. The CBN AGSMEIS Balance represent the Bank's equity contribution to the Agribusiness/Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme. Deposit Money Banks are expected to set aside 5% of the previous year's Profit After Tax for equity investment in the scheme.

  2. Due from banks and other financial institution Balances with banks within Nigeria:

    Access Bank

    Balances with banks outside Nigeria:

    175,671 510,929

    175,671 510,929

    First Bank UK AFRIXIM

    Banco De Sabadel Standard Chartered Bank Al-Bilad Zenith Bank UK FCMB UK

    Bank of Beirut Access Bank

    1,583,997

    2,161,964

    783,530

    260,709,374

    1,272,603

    4,535,886

    112,765

    23,352

    1,751,409

    3,736,476

    2,241,413

    3,723,545

    140,463,053

    1,320,752

    4,674,790

    116,909

    24,210

    17,711,032

    AKTIF

    43,640 45,315

    Total 272,978,519 174,057,494

    At End of Period 273,154,190 174,568,423

    I. The balances held with Banks outside Nigeria substantially represent the Naira equivalent of Foreign currency balances held on behalf of customers in respect of letters of credit, cash collaterals and bank's induced transactions. The corresponding Liabilities are included in customers' domiciliary deposit and margin deposits under "Other Liabilities"

  3. Investment in sukuk

FGN Sovereign Sukuk

295,050,547

286,424,808

State Sukuk

2,880,044

3,286,857

Corporate Sukuk

223,926

799,606

IILM Sukuk

72,276,686

200,225,222

Gross Investment in Sukuk

370,431,203

490,736,493

Impairment

(171,049)

(171,049)

Total

370,260,155

490,565,444

5(I)

Investment in sukuk

At 1 January

458,210,294

330,121,995

Addition during the year

246,053,510

1,504,704,387

Redemption

(373,456,198)(1,355,016,088)

Disposal

- (21,600,000)

Gross investment in Sukuk

330,807,606 458,210,294

Premium

24,836,781 25,789,494

Rental Receivable

14,786,817

6,736,705

At End of Period

370,431,203

490,736,493

‌Notes to the Financial Statements

As at 31st March, 2026

MAR Full year

I FGN Sovereign Sukuk

At 1 January

2026

N '000

255,619,970

2025

N '000

210,909,881

Addition during the year

- 80,253,707

Redemption Disposal

- (13,943,618)

- (21,600,000)

Gross Investment in FGN Sukuk

Premium

255,619,970 255,619,970

24,836,781 24,733,397

Rental Receivable

14,593,796

5,071,441

At end of period 295,050,547 286,424,808

At 1 January

3,125,762

3,766,368

Redemption

(380,835)

(640,606)

Gross Investment in State Sukuk

2,744,927

3,125,762

Rental Receivable

135,117

161,095

At end of period

2,880,044

3,286,857

iii

Corporate Sukuk

At 1 January

754,222

819,746

Redemption

(533,793)

(65,524)

Gross Investment in Corporate Sukuk

220,429

754,222

ii State Sukuk

Rental Receivable

3,498

45,384

At end of period 223,926 799,606

iv IILM Sukuk

At 1 January

198,710,340,

114,626,000

Addition during the year 246,053,510

1,424,450,680

Redemption

(372,541,570)

(1,340,366,340)

Gross Investment in IILM Sukuk

72,222,280

198,710,340

Rental Receivable

54,406

1,458,785

Premium

-

56,097

At end of period

72,276,686

200,225,222

5(ii) Interbank Investment

Interbank Investment

5,000,000

50,000,000

Accrued profit on Interbank Investment

3,014

117,123

Balance as at end of period

5,003,014

50,117,123

6 Financing Asset

Murabaha receivables (net)

207,212,571

176,269,681

Bai Mu'ajjal Financing

1,362,376

1,466,239

Istisna Financing

8,287,387

9,212,034

Ijara Financing

54,596,857

59,820,014

Qard hassan Financing

790

833

Salam Financing

-

-

Total Financing Assets

271,459,981

246,768,801

  1. Murabaha receivable financing

    Murabaha retail Murabaha corporate

    Commercial Agric. Credit Scheme Paddy Aggregation Scheme Murabaha Financing for Staff Murabaha SME

    Gross recievables

    41,527,625

    179,219,364

    6,908

    -3,179,381

    8,160,462

    232,093,740

    21,985,813

    163,424,938

    44,282

    -2,849,567

    8,365,326

    196,669,926

    Allowance for impairment Deferred profit

    (3,027,212) (2,877,212)

    (21,853,957) (17,523,033)

    At End of Period 207,212,571 176,269,681

    ‌MAR Full year

  2. Bai Mu'ajjal financing

    Bai Mu'ajjal corporate

    2026

    N '000

    1,688,986

    2025

    N '000

    1,817,324

    Gross receivables 1,688,986 1,817,324

    Allowance for impairment

    Deferred Profit

    (20,453)

    (306,157)

    (20,543)

    (330,632)

    At end of period 1,362,376 1,466,239

  3. Istisna financing

    Istisna recievable

    11,926,971

    13,498,763

    Gross Investment in Istisna

    11,926,971 13,498,763

    Allowance for impairment

    (395,912)

    (395,912)

    Deferred Profit

    (3,243,672) (3,890,817)

    At end of period 8,287,387 9,212,034

  4. ijara assets financing

    Ijara wa iqtina Ijara home finance

    34,643,952

    -

    38,707,949

    -

    Ijara auto & other 8,635,689 8,802,719

    Ijara other intervention

    4,757,590

    4,757,730

    Gross Investment in Ijara 48,037,230 52,268,398

    Ijara accrued profit Impairment allowance

    8,929,546

    (2,369,919)

    9,771,535

    (2,219,919)

    At end of period 54,596,857 59,820,014

  5. Qard hassan financing

At 1 January 841 8,666

Gross qard hassan Repayments

841

8,666

Staff repayment Customer repayment

43 7,727

- 98

Total repayment during the period 43 7,825

Gross receviable

797 841

Impairment Allowance (7) (7)

At end of period 790 834

7 Inventory

Inventory - (note 7(i) )

83,636,963 65,219,889

Gross Investment in Inentory 83,636,963 65,219,889

Deferred Inventory - -

Impairment allowance

(3,439,099)

(3,439,099)

At end of period

80,197,864-

61,780,790

7 (i) Schedules of Inventory

Murabaha Inventory financing

83,636,963

65,219,889

Total inventory

83,636,963

65,219,889

‌8. Property and Equipment

Freehold

Building

Office

Motor Furnitures Computer Fixed

Total

Land

Freehold Equipment

Vehicle & Fixtures Equipment Assets WIP

N' 000

N' 000

N' 000

N' 000

N' 000

N' 000

N' 000

N' 000

Cost

At 1 January 2025

774,832

4,409,966

3,071,861

3,138,906

870,367

5,866,722

9,896,523

28,029,177

Additions

20,986

5,854

612,483

1,505,011

223,807

582,059

7,048,189

9,998,389

Reclassification finished PPE

67,625

207,562

205,049

-

6,222

490,165

(988,622)

(12,000)

Asset Reclassified to P or L

-

-

-

-

-

-

(170,341)

(170,341)

Asset derecognised/Transfer

(124,200)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(124,200)

Disposals

-

-

-

(87,447)

-

(1,312)

-

(88,759)

At 31 December 2025

739,243 4,623,382 3,889,392 4,556,470

1,100,396

6,937,634

15,785,748 37,632,265

At 1 January 2026 739,243 4,623,382 3,889,392 4,556,470 1,100,396 6,937,634 15,785,749 37,632,265

Additions

-

-

285,291

-

2,466

170,313

2,372,370

2,830,445

Disposals

-

-

(38,651)

(50,697)

(32,057)

(38,595)

-

(160,000)

At End of the Period

739,243

4,623,382 4,136,032

4,505,773

1,070,805

7,069,357

18,158,119 40,302,710

Accum. Dep. & impairment

At 1 January 2025

-

260,735

1,760,319

1,454,104

444,819

3,943,888

-

7,863,865

Depreciation

-

104,697

477,010

619,431

138,908

791,336

-

2,131,382

Disposals

-

-

-

(36,295)

-

(1,312)

-

(37,607)

At 31 December 2025

365,432

2,237,329

2,037,240

583,727

4,733,912

-

9,957,640

At 1 January 2026

365,432

2,237,329

2,037,240

583,726

4,733,912

-

9,957,640

Depreciation

23,117

144,145

196,304

41,993

254,052

-

659,610

Disposals

-

(30,471)

(30,212)

(21,767)

(38,595)

-

(121,045)

At end of the period

388,549

2,351,003

2,203,332

603,952

4,949,369

-

10,496,205

Carrying amount

At end of period

739,243

4,234,833

1,785,029 2,302,441

466,852

2,119,989

18,158,119 29,806,505

At 31 December 2025 739,243 4,257,950 1,652,063 2,519,230 516,670 2,203,722 15,785,748 27,674,625

The Fixed Asset Work-in-Progress is associated with the capital expenses that arise from the establishment of new branches. Once these branches are completed and operational, depreciation commences, and they are then allocated to the relevant property, plant, and equipment categories.

There were no impairment losses on any class of property and equipment during the period (31 December 2025: Nil). There were no capitalised borrowing costs related to the acquisition of property and equipment during the period (31 December 2025: Nil).

‌There were no restrictions on the title of any of the property and equipment. There were no property and equipment pledged as securities for liabilities.

There was no contractual commitment for the acquisition of property and equipment.

All property and equipment are non-current. None of the Bank's assets were financed from borrowings, consequently no borrowing cost has been capitalized as part of asset cost.

MAR

Full year

9 Leasehold improvement

2026

2025

Cost

N'000

N'000

As at 1 January

70,681

1,933,657

Reclassification

-

(1,862,976)

Addition

-

-

At End of Period

70,681

70,681

Amortisation and impairment

As at 1 January Reclassification

12,851

-

1,824,901

(1,862,976)

Amortisation for the year 1,928 50,926

At End of Period 14,779 12,851

Carrying amount

At 1 January 57,830 108,756

At End of Period 55,902 57,830

10

Intangible assets Cost

As at 1 January

1,618,961

1,556,041

Addition

Reclassification from Non- current (WIP)

-

-

50,920

12,000

At End of Period

1,618,961

1,618,961

Amortisation and impairment

As at 1 January

1,003,770

882,779

Amortisation for the year

29,555

120,992

At End of Period

1,033,326

1,003,771

Carrying amount

At 1 January

615,191

673,262

At end of the period

585,635

615,191

The Fixed Asset Work-in-Progress is associated with the capital expenses that arise from the establishment of new branches. Once these branches are completed and operational, depreciation commences, and they are then allocated to the relevant property, plant, and equipment categories.

There were no impairment losses on any class of property and equipment during the period (31 December 2025: Nil).

There were no capitalised borrowing costs related to the acquisition of property and equipment during the period (31 December 2025: Nil).

There were no restrictions on the title of any of the property and equipment. There were no property and equipment pledged as securities for liabilities.

There was no contractual commitment for the acquisition of property and equipment.

All property and equipment are non-current. None of the Bank's assets were financed from borrowings, consequently no borrowing cost has been capitalized as part of asset cost.

‌MAR Full year

11 Other Assets Financial Asset Sundry debtors

2026 2025

N'000 N'000

1,387,299 1,375,466

Investment properties Account receivable

985,200

365,865

985,200

433,223

Settlement suspense

- 14,649,941

Investment in financial inclusion centres - 400,000

Non-Financial Asset

2,738,364

17,843,830

Prepaid Rent

607,821 677,180

Prepayments (Licenses and others)

1,913,529

938,363

Prepaid staff allowance Inventory and other security items

103,283 -

363,235 205,906

2,987,867

1,821,449

Total 5,726,231

19,665,279

Impairment allowance

(1,817,883)

(1,817,883)

At End of Period

3,908,348

17,847,396

Movement in other assets:

At 1 January

19,665,279

6,835,418

Additions / (Reduction)

(13,939,048)

12,829,861

Impairment allowance

(1,817,883)

(1,817,883)

At End of Period

3,908,348

17,847,396

12a

Customers' current account

Analysis by type of account Current account

706,302,680

724,052,808

At End of Period

706,302,680

724,052,808

12b

Unrestricted investment account

Savings account

311,937,922

311,604,174

Jaiz term deposit (note 12 d)

137,386,722

82,673,564

At End of Period

449,324,643

394,277,738

Total Deposit(a + b)

1,155,627,323

1,118,330,547

12c

Analysis of deposit by type of customer

Government

4,202,233

4,088,817

Corporate

619,044,753

638,134,319

Individual

532,380,337

476,107,411

At End of Period

1,155,627,323

1,118,330,546

12d

Analysis of Jaiz Term Deposit maturity by product

JTD 30 days

100,486,919

55,433,877

JTD 60 days

5,800,535

3,837,489

JTD 90 days

17,031,236

14,432,086

JTD 180 days

8,880,677

4,551,049

JTD above 360 days

5,187,355

4,419,064

At End of Period

137,386,722

82,673,565

The Bank has different Jaiz tenored deposits which give customers the opportunity to choose from a basket of investment that suit their preferences.

‌Notes to the Financial Statements

As at 31st March, 2026

MAR Full year

2026 2025

N'000 N'000

13 Other funding

Other Funding

11,635,899

22,332,405

At End of Period

11,635,899

22,332,406

14 Other liabilities

Financial Liabilities

Managers' cheque 788,047 893,207

Letter of credit deposits 5,757,971 29,095,733

Accounts payable 8,975,054 8,571,549

Vendors payable 566,541 272,283

Other tax liabilities Settlement payables Sundry payables

Accrued allowance

584,481 727,935

3,096,501 -

11,465,609 4,009,784

2,871,926 364,055

Accrued audit fee & other expenses

54,698

53,705

Accrued Expenses

6,875 1,285,194

Sundry deposit

Dividend Payable Other payable

14,742

260,896

43,098

5,425

260,896

42,821

Interbranch

48,604

34,535,045

45,582,586

Non-Financial Liabilities

Unearned income

Unaudited YTD Profit Profit payable in Suspense

2,743

7,845,794

591,904

514,682

-544,782

8,440,441

1,059,464

Total

42,975,485

46,642,050

Impairment allowance on Off Balance sheet items

386,161

386,161

At End of Period

43,361,648

47,028,212

Balances in internal accounts, such as Sundry Payable, Letter of Credit Deposit, Accrued Allowance, and Settlement Payable, are utilized to settle obligations owed by the bank. These obligations may arise from bank expenses or customer transaction settlements, such as accruals or provisions for upcoming expenses, E-banking settlements deducted from customers' accounts, or customers' deposits used for foreign exchange bids with CBN for letters of credit, among others.

15

a

Owners' equity Share capital

(i)

Authorised

50,000,000,000 ordinary shares of N0.50 each

25,000,000

25,000,000

At End of Period

25,000,000

25,000,000

Ordinary shareholding:

The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to vote at meetings of the Bank. All ordinary shares rank pari-passu with the same rights and benefits at meetings of the Bank

(ii) Issued and fully paid share capital

44,589,410,332 ordinary shares of N0.50 each at 1 January

22,294,705

22,294,705

Additions in the year

-

-

At End of Period

22,294,705

22,294,705

‌Notes to the Financial Statements

As at 31st March, 2026

MAR

Full year

16 Share premium

2026

N'000

2025

N'000

At 1 January

6,372,565

6,372,565

Movement during the period

-

-

At End of Period

6,372,565

6,372,565

17

Retained earnings

At 1 January

28,804,309

15,692,262

Profit for the year

-

30,156,803

Transfer to risk regulatory reserve

-

(3,368,616)

Transfer to statutory reserve

-

(9,047,041)

Transfer to AGSMEIS

-

(1,507,840)

Dividend Paid

-

(3,121,259)

At End of Period

28,804,309

28,804,309

18

Risk regulatory reserve

At 1 January

11,975,872

8,607,256

Adjustment against retained earnings

-

3,368,616

At End of Period

11,975,872

11,975,872

19

Statutory reserve

At 1 January

24,804,325

15,757,285

Adjustment against retained earnings

-

9,047,041

At End of Period

24,804,325

24,804,326

20

(a)

Other reserves

Other comprehensive income

At 1 January

112,313

112,313

At End of Period

112,313

112,313

(b) Agricultural /small and medium enterprises inv

At 1 January

estment scheme

4,137,222

2,629,381

Provision for the year

-

1,507,840

At End of Period

4,137,222

4,137,221

Total (a + b)

4,249,535

4,249,535

Agri-Business/Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS); AGSMEIS fund is maintained to support the Federal Government's effort at promoting Agricultural businesses and Small and Medium Enterprises. Effective 2017 all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) are required to set aside 5% of their Profit After Tax for equity investment in permissible activities as stipulated in the scheme guidelines.

The fund is domiciled with CBN.

Though there is no longer mandatory transfers to this reserve under the earlier directives, all Nigerian banks are now required to set aside an amount equal to 5% of their annual Profit After Tax (PAT) towards the funding of equity investments, which qualify under the AGSMEIS Scheme. This is done after the statutory external audit and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval.

‌Notes to the Financial Statements

As at 31st March, 2026

21

Income from financing contracts

MAR MAR Full year

2026 2025 2025

N'000 N'000 N'000

Murabaha transactions

Murabaha profit - corporate

9,960,712

5,138,000

23,926,243

Murabaha profit - retail

1,919,166

1,672,830

5,566,847

Murabaha income - LC

41,618

31,576

140,692

Total profit from murabaha transactions

11,921,496

6,842,406

29,633,782

Bai Mu'ajjal transaction

Bai Mu'ajjal

101,814

98,383

409,500

Total Profit from Bai Mu'ajjal transactions

101,814

98,383

409,500

Ijara transactions

Ijara Wa Iqtina Profit- Corporate

1,164,486

1,069,715

5,352,477

Ijara Wa Iqtina Profit-Retail

856,694

725,085

3,317,656

Ijara Finance Lease Profit

99,348

128,930

495,042

Ijara wa Iqtina Profit-others

124,943

299,148

1,185,503

Total profit from Ijara transactions

2,245,470

2,222,879

10,350,678

Others

Istisna

626,044

579,416

1,663,532

Musharaka

-

-

75

Total profit from other financing/investment contracts

626,044

579,417

1,663,607

Total income from financing contracts

14,894,824

9,743,084

42,057,567

22 Income from investment activities

Trading assets

1,167,214

2,260,359

10,265,873

Sukuk

10,296,065

8,585,106

38,265,511

Interbank Investment

1,240,856

200,647

8,165,281

Total income from investing activities

12,704,135

11,046,113

56,696,664

23 Impairment Charge

Impairment Charges

300,000

123,647

1,387,579

24 Net Financing & Investment Income

Net financing & Investment Income

27,898,959

20,912,844

97,366,652

27,898,959

20,912,844

97,366,652

‌25(a) . Return on equity investment account holders

MAR 2026 N'000

MAR 2025 N'000

Full year

2025

N'000

Profit from financing investments paid to mudarabah account holders 6,153,960 5,818,347 26,862,221

25(b) Mudarib fees/profit of joint investments

Bank's Fees as Mudarib

9,187,809

8,331,535 39,875,076

Profit from Bank joint investments 11,957,190 30,629,356 30,617,735

Bank's fees as Mudarib/profit from Bank joint investments 27,298,959 76,574,396 97,366,652

The Bank operates the Unrestricted type of Mudaraba Investment, in which the Mudarib (the Bank) is authorized by the providers of Funds (Rabbul Mal) to invest their funds in the manner which the Mudarib deems appropriate. Profits are shared as a common Percentage Rate rather than a fixed amount. The amount of N5.82 billion (2024:N4.94billion)was paid by the Bank to corporate institutions and other Mudaraba Investment Account Holders during the period ended .

26

26a

Fees and commission

Fees and commission Revenue

Banking services

298,002

441,221

2,319,721

Income from E-Business

417,410

453,760

1,746,728

LC/ trade finance income

341,022

644,431

1,697,287

At End of Period

1,056,434

1,539,411

5,763,736

26b

Fees and commission Expense

E- Banking Expense

159,523

472,885

2,481,791

At End of Period

159,523

472,885

2,481,791

27

Other operating income

Wakala income

150,000

-

1,000,000

Miscellaneous income

404

-

3,077

As At End of Period

150,404

-

1,003,077

28 Unrealized Exchange Gain/(Loss)

Foreign currency revaluation

(83,691)

(35,020)

(226,395)

At End of Period

(83,691)

(35,020)

(226,395)

29 Staff costs

Salaries

5,138,339

3,107,804

16,294,061

Staff pension

171,801

110,557

564,312

Training and seminar expenses

170,030

169,306

731,991

Other staff expenses

187,052

192,249

596,671

At End of Period

5,667,223

3,579,916

18,187,035

30 Depreciation

Depreciation

691,094

551,879

2,303,300

As At End of Period

691,094

551,879

2,303,300

31 Depreciation

Depreciation of property& equipment

659,610

493,867

2,131,382

Amortisation of leasehold improvement

1,928

27,727

50,926

Amortisation of intangible assets

29,555

30,285

120,992

As At End of Period

691,094

551,879

2,303,300

‌31(i) Other Operating expenses Advertising and marketing Administrative - note 31 (iii) Subscription and professional fees Occupancy Cost - note 31(ii)

ACE's Expense Licences Bank charges

Audit fee & other expenses Productivity & Benefit Donations

Deposit insurance premium Bandwith and connectivity Directors expenses

MAR 2026 N'000

529,498

30,723

655,545

1,913,330

1,459,309

8,419,335

294,980

733,610

2,242,550

245,886

179,274

829,320

36,810

38,126

83,751

666,084

413,425

2,213,699

35,749

58,467

162,141

78,381

25,078

100,000

1,500,000

-

-

13,144

24,500

192,355

1,228,631

1,038,401

4,264,782

47,907

76,906

335,758

1,071,460

625,794

3,326,396

N'000

MAR 2025 N'000

N'000

Full year

2025

N'000

N'000

At End of Period 7,661,860 4,703,614 22,825,632

31(ii) Occupancy Cost

Rental Charges

245,886

179,274

829,320

At end of Period 245,886 179,274 829,320

31(iii) Administrative

Telephone expenses SWIFT/NIBBS charges Courier charges Service contract (HR and Admin) Local and foreign travels Printing & Stationaries Repairs and maintenance Security related expenses Money and other Insurance Fuel expense

10

165,114

10,660

608,476

145,440

56,497

531,435

154,990

43,960

123,057

44 198

13,721 270,481

8,533 37,051

513,881 3,761,477

55,298 307,097

44,463 248,365

558,727 685,209

28,778 282,357

40,704 376,918

168,767 751,575

Newspaper, magazine & periodicals Entertainment

Communications & Support expenses

-5,469

35,042

244

4,548

-

244

39,635

534,502

Sundry expenses

10,810

14,114 1,116,739

Listing expenses

22,369

7,487

7,487

At End of Period

1,913,330

1,459,309

8,419,335

32

Related parties

Jaiz Bank Plc has some exposures that are related to its Directors. The Bank however follows strict process before granting such credits to its Directors. The requirements for creating and managing this category of risk assets include the following amongst others:

  1. Related parties: Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability to control the other party or exercise influence over the other party in making financial and operational decisions, or one other party controls both. The definition includes investment as well as key management personnel.

  2. Transaction with key management personnel: The Bank's key management personnel, and persons connected with them, are also considered related parties. The definition of key management includes the close family members of key personnel and any entity over which key management exercise control. Close family members are those who may be expected to influence, or be influenced by that individual in their dealings with Jaiz Bank plc and its related entities/parties.

    ‌31st March, 2026

Name Related Party Relationship With The Bank

Limit Amount Classificati Receivable

N'000 N'000

Alhassan Abdulkarim

Alhassan Abdulkarim

Executive Director

207,956

168,970

Performing

Bello Muhammad Sani

HRH Engr. Sani Bello

Non-Executive Director

80,250

23,701

Watchlist

Mohammed Mustapha

Mohammed Mustapha Bintube

Chairman

294,000

294,000

Performing

As at 31st March, 2026

582,206

486,671

Off Balance Sheet

Equatorial Marine oil and Gas Company Ltd Abdulmutallab Muhammad Hadi

Non-Executive Director

90,000

90,000

Performing

Dantata Property Development &Alh. (Dr) Aminu Alhassan Dantata

Significant Shareholder

100,000

100,000

Performing

As at 31st March, 2026 190,000 190,000

on

Mgt Company Ltd

31st December, 2025

Name Related Party Relationship

Limit

Receivable

Amount Classification

WithThe Bank N'000 N'000

Alhassan Abdulkarim Bello Muhammad Sani

Alhassan Abdulkarim HRH Engr. Sani Bello

Executive Director Non-Executive Director

207,956

80,250

175,567

49,701

Performing Lost

As at 31st December, 2025 288,206 225,268

Equatorial Marine oil and Gas Company Ltd Abdulmutallab Muhammad Hadi

Non-Executive Director

90,000

90,000

Performing

Dantata Property Development &Alh. (Dr) Aminu Alhassan Dantata

Significant Shareholder

600,000

600,000

Performing

100,350

100,350

Off Balance Sheet

Mgt Company Ltd

  1. Significant Shareholding (5% & Above)

    MAR 2026 DEC 2025

    Holdings % H oldings %

    Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammadu Indimi

    13,093,099,656

    29.36%

    13,093,099,656

    29.36%

    Dantata Aminu Alhassan

    8,606,126,811

    19.30%

    8,606,126,811

    19,30%

    Alh. (Dr.) Umaru Abdul Mutallab

    4,461,382,066

    10.01%

    4,461,382,066

    10.01%

    Althani Investment Limited

    4,096,154,493

    9.19%

    4,096,154,493

    9.19%

    Dangote Industries Ltd

    3,053,458,570

    6.85%

    3,053,458,570

    6,85%

    Islamic Development Bank

    2,506,666,588

    5.62%

    2,506,666,588

    5.62%

    Balance as at 31st December

    35,816,888,184

    80.33

    35,816,888,184

    80.33%

  2. ‌Earnings per share

    Basic earnings per share

    Basic earnings per share of 17.60 kobo (2025: 15.39 kobo)is based on the profit of N7.85 billion ( 31 December 2025: N6.86 billion) attributable to shareholders with ordinary shares of 44,589,410 ( 2025: 44.589,410 )

    Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders

    MAR-2026

    MAR-2025

    DEC (Full Year) 2025

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    Profit for the period

    7,845,794

    6,860,175

    30,156,803

    Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders

    7,845,794

    6,860,175

    30,156,803

    Weighted average number of ordinary shares

    Issued ordinary shares at 1 January

    MAR-2026

    In Thousand

    44,589,410

    MAR-2025

    In Thousand

    44,589,410

    DEC (Full Year) 2025

    In Thousand

    44,589,410

    Weighted average number of ordinary shares

    44,589,410

    44,589,410

    44,589,410

    Basic and diluted earnings per share (Kobo)

    17.6 kobo

    15.39 kobo

    67.63 Kobo

    There have been no transactions during the year which caused dilution of the earnings per share.

  3. Contingencies and commitments

In the course of business, the Bank enters into various types of transactions that involves several undertakings acceptances, performance bonds and indemnities. The majority of these facilities are offset by corresponding obligations of third parties. Contingent liabilities and commitments comprise letter of credit, guarantees and undrawn financial commitments..

Nature of instruments

An acceptance is undertaken by a bank to pay a bill of exchange drawn on a customer. The Bank expects most acceptances to be presented, but reimbursement by the customer is normally immediate. Endorsements are residual liabilities of the Bank in respect of bills of exchange, which have been paid and subsequently rediscounted. Guarantees and letters of credit are given as security to support the performance of a customer to third parties. As the Bank will only be required to meet these obligations in the event of the customer's default, the cash requirements of these instruments are expected to be considerably below their nominal amounts.

Other contingent liabilities include transaction related performance bonds and overdrawn commitment and are generally short term to third parties which are not directly dependent on the customer's credit worthiness. Commitments to lend are agreements to lend to a customer in the future, subject to certain conditions. Such commitments are either made for a fixed year, or have no specific maturity dates but are cancellable by the lender subject to notice requirements. Documentary credits commit the Bank to make payments to third parties, on production of documents, which are usually reimbursed immediately by customers.

The table below summarises the fair value amount of contingent liabilities and commitments off-financial position risk:

MAR Full year

Details

2026

N'000

2025

N'000

Advanced payment guarantees

10,853,905

11,537,608

Letters of credit

7,094,362

58,899,415

Bonds and guarantees

10,419,999

9,907,237

Wakala guarantee

1,450,000

1,450,000

Balanceat the end of period

29,819,266

81,794,259

  1. Capital commitments

    There were no capital commitments at the end of the reporting period of 31 March 2026.

  2. Guarantees and other financial commitments

The Directors are of the opinion that all known liabilities and commitments which are relevant in assessing the company's financial position, financial performance and cash flows have been taken into account in the preparation of these financial statements.

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