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Tinted Glass Permit: NBA fumes as police impound vehicle of judge
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The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has written the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, asking him to immediately halt the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit.
The legal body, in the letter it served the IGP on Thursday, drew his attention to the fact that issues surrounding the legality of the tinted glass policy, is already pending before the Federal High Court in Abuja, warning that “the Nigeria Police, as a law enforcement agency, should know better not to be lawless.”
This came on a day that police officers who were on the street to enforce the orders of the Assistant Inspector-General, AIG, Zone 5, on tinted glass permit, allegedly impounded a vehicle belonging to a judge of the National Industrial Court, NIC, in Delta State.
Reacting to the development, the NBA, through the Chairman of its Special Public Interest Litigation Committee, NBA-SPIDEL, Mr. Kunle Edun, SAN, told Vanguard that human rights committees of the 130 branches of the association have been activated to offer free legal services to motorists.
He said: “We shall invoke the powers of the Court to ensure that the Nigeria Police Force does not trample on the rights of Nigerians. Any citizen that is harrassed by the Police in the purported enforcement of the illegal tinted glass permit by the Police should be free to contact any of the NBA branches.
“The Human Rights Committees of the 130 branches of the NBA in Nigeria are ready to offer pro bono services to anyone that is harrassed.
“It has been estimated that the Police may generate at least N3billion within a month from monies that will be collected, thus, turning the Police into a revenue- generating agency of the Federal government instead of focusing on the more serious issues crime.
“The matter is in Court and the Nigeria Police as a law enforce should know better not to be lawless. Nigeria belongs to all of us and the Police should avoid anything that will provoke the members of the public.”
Likewise, the NBA which is the umbrella body of legal practitioners in the country, in its letter to the IGP, reminded him of a previous correspondence dated September 25, which invited his aattention to the pending suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1821, 2025.
“However, despite the fact that your good office has been served with advance copies of the Originating Summons and Motion on Notice for injunction, there have been several statements from the Public Relations Department of the Nigeria Police Force particularly authored by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin and some state police commands across the country, suggesting, albeit very worrisomely, that the Nigeria Police Force would proceed to commence enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy tomorrow the 2nd October 2025.
“Kindly permit us to restate the settled and ubiquitous position of the law that a party served with an Originating Process and especially a Motion on Notice for Interlocutory Injunction has a duty imposed on him by law to maintain the status quo ante bellum until the case is determined by the court one way or the other.
“In order words, the party on whom a motion for injunction has been served has a duty to keep the state of things the way they were at the time he was served with the motion in order to not foist a situation of helplessness on the court.”
Continuing, the NBA, which cited several legal authorities, stated: “Having regard to this above position of the law as magisterially laid down by the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, it is very clear that the pendency of Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1821/2025 should automatically put a stop to the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy pending the time when the court would arrive at a decision on the questions raised for determination in the Originating Summons, one way or the other.
“Consequently, we admonish your good office to allow the rule of law to prevail by halting any further attempt to enforce a policy whose legality is a subject for judicial determination.
“The NBA is aware of a contemptuous press release issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin presenting the Nigeria Police Force as obstinately proceeding with the enforcement of the policy despite the pendency in court of the suit challenging the legality of same.
“We wish to make it clear that the action of Mr. Hundeyin inciting the enforcement of the policy which is subjudice is an egregious act of disregard to and contempt for the majesty of the court.
“The NBA will therefore not hesitate to commence contempt/committal proceedings against CSP Benjamin Hundeyin if he fails to desist from clear utterances meant to downplay the authority of the court in the public domain.
“Similarly, the Officer-in-Charge of the Directorate of Legal Services AIG Ohiozoba O. Ehiede is advised to offer the proper legal guidance on this issue, which advise must be one that must guide the Nigeria Police Force to uphold the rule of law and not to tamper with the subject matter of the pending suit.
“NBA SPIDEL will not hesitate to commence disciplinary proceedings against him before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary.
Committee (LPDC) in the event that he encourages disrespect to the authority of the court by advising the police to proceed with the enforcement of the policy.
“We hope that your good office will allow reason to prevail and act in accordance with the law by suspending the enforcement of the policy until the court decides the crucial question of its legality,” the letter further read.
Specifically, NBA, in the suit, is praying the court to among other things, determine: “Whether having regards to sections 34(1), 35 (1), 36(1), 37, 41 and 44 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition & Tinted Glass) Decree 1999 (now Act) and the fundamental rights of Nigerian citizens, the defendants can validly enforce mandatory rregistration, annual renewal, and payment of fees for tinted glass permits.
“Whether the defendants have statutory powers to impose any fees, charges or annual renewal requirements for tinted glass permits in the absence of enabling Act of the National Assembly.
“Whether the defendants have the power to seize, detain or confiscate any vehicle for alleged violation of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition & Tinted Glass) Decree 1999.”
As well as, “Whether the continued threat of harrassment, arrest and extortion of motorists under the guise of tinted glass permit enforcement, despite possession of valid vehicle licenses, is constitutional, legal, and not ultra vires the powers of the defendants.
Aside from praying the court to declare the action of the police as illegal, NBA, further prayed the court for: “A declaration that motorists who have already been issued tinted glass permits are entitled to rely on them without renewal and further harrassment or compulsion to reapply or pay fees.
“An order striking down the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition & Tinted Glass) Decree 1999 on the ground of material conflict and inconsistencies with tje fundamental rights provisions of Chapter IV of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended.”
Equally, for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants, their officers, agents, or privies from enforcing what it described as “the illegal tinted glass policy against the motoring Nigerian public.”
Listed as 1st and 2nd defendants in the suit are the IGP and the NPF, respectively.
By Gloria Ikibah
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc defied the broader downturn in the banking sector on Thursday, with its shares rising 6.67 per cent to close at ₦8.00, placing the company among the top-performing stocks on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
The impressive performance came on a day when the NGX Banking Index fell by 2.04 per cent and the broader equities market extended its losing streak for a second consecutive trading session.
The company’s shares finished third on the day’s gainers’ chart, contrasting sharply with the wider market, where investors continued to take profits following July’s rally.
Market data showed that the NGX All-Share Index declined by 0.7 per cent, while losers outnumbered gainers by more than two to one. Over the two trading sessions, approximately ₦1.65 trillion was wiped off the total value of listed equities.
Despite the market pressure, Sterling Financial attracted sustained investor interest, with 36.01 million shares valued at about ₦286.8 million exchanged during the day’s trading.
The strong market performance followed the Group’s recently released half-year financial results, which showed a 20.4 per cent increase in profit after tax to ₦50.3 billion, alongside continued growth in customer deposits and total assets approaching the ₦5 trillion mark.
The Group also strengthened its capital position during the period through a successful ₦96.6 billion public offer, which increased shareholders’ funds by 27.8 per cent to ₦547.7 billion, providing additional capacity to support lending and business expansion.
Sterling Financial’s financial performance was further underpinned by improved earnings from its core operations. Net interest income rose by 41 per cent to ₦137.4 billion, while return on average equity stood at 20.6 per cent. Return on average assets also improved to 2.35 per cent from 2.05 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Industry analysts attributed the stock’s resilience to the company’s strong earnings performance, strengthened capital base and diversified business model, which have continued to bolster investor confidence despite prevailing market volatility.
Sterling Financial operates as a diversified financial services holding company with interests spanning commercial banking through Sterling Bank, non-interest banking under The Alternative Bank, and wealth management services through SterlingFI.
…warn against spreading false information
By Gloria Ikibah
Access Bank Plc has dismissed as false and misleading a viral message circulating on social media and WhatsApp claiming that the bank has shut down operations, assuring customers and stakeholders that it remains financially strong and fully operational.
In a disclaimer issued on Friday, the bank said the message, which falsely impersonates its official communication channels, was deliberately designed to mislead the public and create unnecessary panic.
The bank reassured customers that all its branches and subsidiaries remain open for business, with banking services continuing without disruption.
“A message impersonating Access Bank’s official handle is currently circulating on social media and WhatsApp. It is false and misleading.
“We wish to reassure our customers, partners, stakeholders, and the public that Access Bank is safe, financially strong, and fully operational across all our subsidiaries. Our services continue to run seamlessly, and we remain committed to serving our customers with the highest standards of excellence”, the statement read.
The management said it had commenced efforts with security and regulatory agencies to trace those behind the false publication, warning that those responsible would face legal consequences.
“We are working closely with the relevant regulatory and law enforcement authorities to identify those responsible for creating and spreading this false information to cause panic and business disruption. Appropriate legal action will be taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations”, it stated.
Access Bank also reminded the public that the deliberate creation and dissemination of false information capable of causing public alarm or undermining confidence in institutions is a criminal offence under Nigeria’s cybercrime laws.
“We also remind members of the public that creating, publishing, and disseminating false information capable of causing public alarm, damaging reputations, or undermining confidence in institutions constitutes an offence under Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024”, it added.
The bank urged customers and the general public to disregard the viral message and avoid forwarding unverified information, advising them to rely only on updates issued through its official and verified communication channels.
The management expressed appreciation to customers, partners and other stakeholders for their continued confidence in the institution.
“If you receive a false and misleading message, please do not share or forward it. Instead, disregard it and rely only on information communicated through Access Bank’s official and verified channels.
“We thank our customers, partners, and stakeholders for their continued trust and confidence in Access Bank”, the statement further read.
By Gloria Ikibah
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting a 20.4 per cent increase in profit after tax as the Group’s total assets climbed close to the N5 trillion mark.
The unaudited results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, released on Thursday, showed broad-based growth across major financial indicators, driven by higher interest income, an expanding loan portfolio and sustained growth in customer deposits.
The Group recorded gross earnings of N279.6 billion, representing a 31.5 per cent increase over the corresponding period in 2025. Interest income rose by 33.7 per cent to N223.6 billion, while net interest income increased by 41 per cent to N137.4 billion.
Non-interest income also grew by 23.3 per cent to ₦56 billion, supported by stronger fee income and improved earnings from other operating activities.
Sterling Financial’s balance sheet also recorded significant growth during the period, with total assets rising by 19.3 per cent to N4.67 trillion, while customer deposits expanded by 21.1 per cent to N3.62 trillion, reflecting continued confidence in the Group’s banking operations.
Profit before tax increased by 21.9 per cent to N55.5 billion, while profit after tax rose by 20.4 per cent to N50.3 billion.
The Group also improved its profitability ratios, with return on average equity standing at 20.6 per cent, while return on average assets improved from 2.05 per cent to 2.35 per cent.
Shareholders’ funds grew by 27.8 per cent to N547.7 billion, largely driven by the successful N96.6 billion public offer through which the company raised capital from the issuance of 13.8 billion ordinary shares.
The company also disclosed that its share price had appreciated by more than 15 per cent since the beginning of the year, reflecting stronger investor confidence ahead of the release of its half-year results. Basic earnings per share stood at 77 kobo, reflecting the enlarged share capital following the public offer.
Sterling Financial attributed the performance to ongoing investments in technology and operational efficiency across its subsidiaries, including Sterling Bank, AltBank and SterlingFI.
According to the Group, the modernisation of its technology infrastructure and operating model has improved service delivery, enhanced operational efficiency and strengthened its capacity to support increasing customer activity while maintaining prudent risk management.
The company expressed confidence that its strengthened capital base, expanding deposit base and diversified earnings would position it for stronger growth in the second half of the year.
It noted that the additional capital would continue to support lending to productive sectors of the economy while enabling the Group to sustain long-term value creation for shareholders.
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