NGX Group Reports N15.55 Billion Profit, Proposes N2 Dividend

NGX Group Plc released its audited financial results for the year ending December 2025, reporting a profit after tax of N15.55 billion, which represents a 14.26% increase from N13.61 billion recorded in 2024. The board proposed a final dividend of N2.00 per ordinary share, adding to the N1.00 interim dividend paid on November 18, 2025, bringing the total dividend to N3.00 per share.

Additionally, the board recommended a bonus issue of one ordinary share for every three existing shares held as of April 10, 2026, subject to shareholder approval, with dividends to be paid on April 29, 2026. Revenue growth was significantly driven by transaction fees, which rose to N15.13 billion from N7.90 billion in 2024, reflecting stronger trading activity.

Personnel expenses increased to N5.25 billion from N4.45 billion, while operational expenses decreased to N7.70 billion from N8.80 billion. The financial position of the group strengthened, with total assets increasing to N71.05 billion, and interest expenses fell to N763 million from N2.31 billion due to the full repayment of the group’s term loan.