In a year when inflation continues to test household resilience, Nigerian shareholders have received over N1.0 trillion in cash dividends — a windfall from companies rewarding investor trust. The Securities and Exchange Commission says this surge reinforces confidence in the capital market and signals a deeper shift in corporate behaviour.
With over a trillion naira shared in dividends, Nigerian companies are showing up for their shareholders. Capital inflow through equities also hints at renewed appetite for long-term investment.
- N1.1 trillion declared in dividends by Nigerian listed firms in 2024, with N1.0 trillion already paid out
- SEC approved N3.68 trillion in new issues during 2024, mostly in equities
- The first four months of 2025 saw N446.38 billion in additional capital raised
- 11 mergers and acquisitions worth N320.36 billion approved in 2024
- SEC cites growing accountability among companies and increasing investor trust
For many small investors and pension holders, this payout isn’t just a profit — it’s financial breathing space in tough times.
