UBA, Fidelity Bank announce delays to H1 results

Two major Nigerian banks, United Bank for Africa and Fidelity Bank, have notified the Nigerian Exchange and the investing public of possible delays in releasing their half-year financial statements. The banks have obtained approval from the Nigerian Exchange to extend their filing deadline to 30 September 2026, pending clearance from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Normally, financial institutions must file their half-year statements within 60 days of the interim period end, which is 29 August 2026. However, banks with international operations or planning interim dividends must submit audited accounts to the apex bank for review before public release. UBA's Board of Directors approved the financials on 13 August 2026, but their release is still pending regulatory approval.

Similarly, Fidelity Bank's audit is currently being finalized, after which it will be submitted to the Central Bank for approval. The extension comes as other Nigerian banks also seek extended filing windows to accommodate extensive regulatory assessments, capital adequacy reviews, and balance sheet audits.