Sterling Bank plc announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was NGN 17,367 million compared to NGN 15,447 million a year ago. Net income was NGN 3,229 million compared to NGN 1,012 million a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was NGN 64,897 million compared to NGN 55,281 million a year ago. Net income was NGN 10,808 million compared to NGN 9,218 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was NGN 0.38 compared to NGN 0.32 a year ago.