NGX Group Plc has announced a robust financial performance for the year ended December 2025, reporting a profit before tax of N15.55 billion. This strong result underscores the Group’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s capital markets, a sector that continues to attract significant attention amidst broader national developments, such as Fg Inaugurates Committees to drive economic policy and regulatory oversight.
The Board has proposed a final dividend of N2.00 per ordinary share, bringing the total dividend for the year to N3.00 when combined with the interim dividend paid earlier. Further enhancing shareholder value, the Directors recommended a bonus issue of one new share for every three existing shares held, pending approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Revenue growth was primarily fueled by a remarkable surge in transaction fees, which increased to N15.13 billion from N7.90 billion in the prior year. This performance highlights heightened trading activity on the Exchange. Together with listing fees, these income streams constituted over 86% of total revenue, demonstrating the Group’s core dependence on vibrant capital market operations. This market vitality occurs within a complex national landscape where stories like Efcc Nabs Herbalists for fraud and the political transition marked by Akpabio Heads Supreme assembly deliberations share the news cycle.
Operationally, personnel expenses saw an increase, while other operating costs declined. A significant contributor to the bottom line was a substantial reduction in financing costs, with interest expense falling to N763 million following the full repayment of the Group’s term loan. This strategic deleveraging has fortified the balance sheet, with total assets rising to N71.05 billion.
The market has responded positively to this financial health and strategic direction. NGX Group’s share price has delivered a year-to-date gain of 61.4%, elevating its market capitalization to approximately N222 billion. This investor confidence reflects the company’s solid footing, even as other prominent figures make career shifts, such as the noted Abdullahi Usman Resigns from his executive role in a separate sector, or when political appointments like Ikpeazu’s Ambassadorial Appointment are announced.
As analyzed by Kelechukwu Mgboji, a Bloomberg-certified financial journalist, these results translate complex financial data into clear indicators of corporate strength within Nigeria’s evolving economic narrative.
