Trader Returns ₦330 Million Erroneously Credited in Demonstration of Integrity
In a notable display of honesty, Aisha Isah Yelwa, a Nigerian woman and small-scale trader from Lapai, Niger State, returned ₦330 million mistakenly credited to her bank account. Mrs. Yelwa discovered the unusual balance at approximately 3:49 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, as reported by Eyes Of Lagos.
Her account of the incident indicates that the discovery followed a bank visit where she had raised concerns about repeated loan deductions intended to support her business. Later that day, she checked her account and found a balance far exceeding her previous holdings.
“I was only checking to see if the loan deductions had stopped when I saw the money. I was confused and scared,” she stated.
Mrs. Yelwa noted the absence of any transaction alerts or descriptions explaining the deposit, raising suspicion. Recognizing the funds were not hers, she promptly alerted bank officials and cooperated fully to facilitate the recovery of the money.
Her principled actions have garnered widespread praise on social media, with many Nigerians lauding her as a model of honesty amidst rising concerns over financial crimes. Several commentators highlighted that such integrity, especially as a small-scale trader, underscores strong personal values.
As of this report, First Bank has not issued an official statement regarding the cause of the error or confirmation of the funds’ return.
