Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has announced a robust set of audited financial results for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2025, reporting a significant profit of ₦15.6 billion. The Group’s performance, characterized by double-digit revenue growth and enhanced operating margins, demonstrates resilience within a challenging macroeconomic landscape. This financial strength is further underscored by a fortified balance sheet and improved liquidity position.
Following the Board of Directors’ approval on 24 February 2026, the Group declared a final cash dividend of ₦2.00 per ordinary share. This brings the total dividend for FY 2025 to ₦3.00 per share, marking a substantial 50% year-on-year increase. In a parallel move to reward its shareholders, the Board also approved a 1-for-3 bonus share issue. The qualification date for these corporate actions is set for 10 April 2026.
The impressive revenue expansion was fueled by sustained growth across the Group’s core business segments. This growth was supported by increased investor activity and rising market confidence, which improved customer penetration. A strategic highlight of the year was a 67% reduction in finance costs, achieved through the significant deleveraging of the Group’s balance sheet. This deleveraging initiative has resulted in a conservative capital structure and a stronger solvency profile, providing the financial flexibility to support future strategic growth. In a similar vein of strategic corporate governance, the recent appointment of a new CEO at Petralon Energy highlights how leading Nigerian firms are strengthening their leadership to navigate complex markets.
Commenting on the results, Group Chairman Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga stated, “Our 2025 performance demonstrates the resilience of our business model and the effectiveness of disciplined strategic execution.” He linked the increased dividend and bonus issue directly to the Board’s confidence in the sustainability of earnings and the robustness of the Group’s capital position.
Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Temi Popoola, added, “We delivered strong top-line growth and enhanced profitability in 2025 despite macroeconomic headwinds.” He emphasized that the Group’s robust balance sheet and 36% core revenue growth position it to seamlessly meet evolving regulatory standards, such as the recent upward review of minimum capital requirements by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As political figures like Atiku seeks fresh mandates and others, such as Wike vows show of political strength, the stability and growth of institutions like NGX Group remain crucial for national economic development, much like the significant investments where the US spent over substantial sums to bolster its own financial infrastructure.
