Access Holdings and Linkage Assurance report profit growth in Nigeria

Access Holdings Plc reported a nine-month pre-tax profit of N667.36 billion for the period ending September 2026, representing an 8.29% increase from the previous year. The company saw a significant third-quarter rebound, with pre-tax profit rising 78.43% compared to the second quarter of 2026. Total assets for the group reached N52.60 trillion.

Linkage Assurance Plc also reported financial growth, with profit after tax increasing by 31% to N4.09 billion for the nine months ended September 2026. The insurer's total assets grew to N100.83 billion. This profitability was supported by a 27% rise in investment and other income, helping the company manage rising claims and insurance-related costs.