In a rare display of integrity and honesty, a Nigerian woman, Aisha Isah Yelwa, has returned the sum of ₦330 million that was mistakenly credited to her bank account.
Mrs. Yelwa, a small-scale trader based in Lapai, Niger State, disclosed that she noticed the unusual balance in her First Bank account at about 3:49 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
According to her account, the discovery came shortly after she had visited the bank to complain about repeated deductions linked to loans she had previously taken to support her business.
She explained that she decided to check her account later in the day to confirm whether the issue had been resolved when she suddenly noticed a balance far beyond anything she had ever owned.
“I was only checking to see if the loan deductions had stopped when I saw the money. I was confused and scared,” she said.
Mrs. Yelwa revealed that there was no credit alert, no transaction description, and no explanation indicating where the money came from, which immediately raised concerns.
Realising the funds were not hers, she promptly reported the issue to bank officials and cooperated fully to ensure the money was returned to its rightful owner.
Her action has since attracted widespread praise on social media, with many Nigerians hailing her as a symbol of honesty at a time when financial crimes and fraud are prevalent.
Several commentators noted that returning such a huge sum, especially as a small-scale trader, reflects strong personal values and integrity.
As of the time of filing this report, First Bank has yet to issue an official statement detailing how the error occurred or confirming the recovery of the funds.
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