Stanbic IBTC and Wema Bank Lead NGX Banking Stocks in 2025 with Impressive Gains
In 2025, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC and Wema Bank emerged as the top-performing banking stocks on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), showcasing impressive gains in share prices. Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC recorded a 63.04% increase, followed closely by Wema Bank at 62.2%.
Other notable performers include GTCo, Jaiz Bank, and Zenith Bank. The banking sector played a crucial role in delivering robust returns, with the NGX banking index yielding a return of 38.10% for investors throughout the year.
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