Nigeria’s biggest banks are in a hurry to look responsible. In their latest filings, Access Holdings, GTCo, UBA, Zenith Bank, and First Bank all describe themselves as champions of sustainability, committed to inclusive lending, renewable energy finance, and ethical governance.
But as global climate-disclosure rules harden, investors are asking whether these statements amount to genuine reform or just another chapter of corporate storytelling.
The 2025 half-year results mark a turning point. With the IFRS Sustainability Standards (S1 and
