Who Are The Winners
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Company of the Year
This award recognizes the listed company that demonstrated outstanding financial performance during the review period.The winner consistently delivered strong topline and bottom-line results while efficiently generating returns for shareholders.
THE NOMINEES:
- ARADEL HOLDINGS PLC
- WEMA BANK PLC.
- TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATION PLC
WINNER: TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATION PLC
Commercial Bank of the Year
This award recognizes the most outstanding commercial bank based on a composite score of key financial and operational indicators. The winning bank demonstrated solid financial growth, operational efficiency, and prudent risk management.
THE NOMINEES:
- WEMA BANK PLC
- FIDELITY BANK PLC
- FIRST HOLDCO PLC
WINNER: WEMA BANK
Stockbroker of the Year
This nomination recognizes exceptional performance and innovation in brokerage services on the Nigerian Exchange. Our assessment considered trade execution volume and value, the depth of market research and insights provided, as well as the application of technology to enhance client access, efficiency, and overall service delivery.
THE NOMINEES:
- CARDINALSTONE SECURITIES LIMITED
- STANBIC IBTC STOCKBROKERS LIMITED
- APT SECURITIES AND FUNDS LIMITED
WINNER: CARDINALSTONE SECURITIES LIMITED
Consumer Goods Company of the Year
This award honors the top-performing company in the consumer goods sector based on a weighted assessment of key financial indicators. The winning company demonstrated strong business fundamentals, delivered value to shareholders, and sustained profitability in a competitive market environment.
THE NOMINEES:
- OKOMU OIL PALM PLC.
- PRESCO PLC
- BUA FOODS PLC
WINNER: BUA FOODS PLC
Insurance Company of the Year
This award is for the insurance firm that delivered exceptional performance across key industry metrics. The winner stood out for balancing profitability, investment performance, and shareholder value while maintaining disciplined risk management.
THE NOMINEES:
- CORNERSTONE INSURANCE PLC
- AXA MANSARD INSURANCE PLC
- NEM INSURANCE PLC
WINNER: AXAMANSARD INSURANCE PLC
Nigerian Multinational of the Year
This award recognizes a Nigerian-headquartered company that has demonstrated outstanding success in building a global footprint, delivering value to shareholders across borders, and contributing to Nigeria’s economic influence through international operations. Nominees were evaluated based on geographic reach, revenue diversification, brand influence, and the strategic execution of globalization efforts.
THE NOMINEES:
- ACCESS HOLDINGS PLC
- UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC
- DANGOTE CEMENT PLC
WINNER: UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC
Exchange of the year
This award celebrates the capital market exchange that has demonstrated exceptional growth, operational efficiency, and technological innovation in advancing securities trading and market infrastructure. Our evaluation recognizes exchanges that have contributed meaningfully to deepening market participation, improving transparency, and supporting capital formation across asset classes.
THE NOMINEES:
- NIGERIAN EXCHANGE LIMITED
- FMDQ GROUP PLC
- AFEX COMMODITIES EXCHANGE LIMITED
WINNER: NIGERIAN EXCHANGE LIMITED
Registrars of the Year
This award recognizes outstanding service delivery in shareholder administration and capital market operations. Our evaluation focused on registrars that have demonstrated excellence in shareholder engagement, dividend processing efficiency, and overall support for issuers and investors.
THE NOMINEES:
- MERISTEM REGISTRARS AND PROBATE SERVICES LIMITED
- FIRST REGISTRARS & INVESTOR SERVICES LIMITED
- VERITAS REGISTRARS LIMITED
WINNER: MERISTEM REGISTRARS AND PROBATE SERVICES LIMITED
Issuing House of the year (Capital Raising)
This award recognizes excellence in deal origination, structuring, and execution within Nigeria’s capital markets. Our selection focused on issuing houses that demonstrated leadership in helping companies raise capital efficiently, whether through equity or debt, while ensuring regulatory compliance, investor confidence, and market impact.
THE NOMINEES:
- STANBIC IBTC CAPITAL LIMITED
- CHAPEL HILL DENHAM MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- UNITED CAPITAL PLC
WINNER: CHAPEL HILL DENHAM MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Market Innovation of the year
This award recognizes the most forward-thinking initiative introduced by a regulator or market institution that has significantly advanced innovation, transparency, and operational efficiency within Nigeria’s capital markets. Particular attention was given to technology-led solutions, process automation, and platform enhancements that have improved market access, investor experience, or regulatory responsiveness.
THE NOMINEES:
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- NGX LIMITED
WINNER: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Market Reforms Initiative of the Year
This award recognizes a regulator or market institution that has introduced groundbreaking reforms with measurable impact on the structure and functioning of Nigeria’s capital market. The evaluation focused on policy and regulatory actions that enhance transparency, improve market efficiency, strengthen investor protection, and encourage innovation across trading, listing, or compliance frameworks.
THE NOMINEES:
- CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- PRESIDENTIAL FISCAL POLICY AND TAX REFORMS COMMITTEE
WINNER: CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
Funds Manager of the Year
This award recognizes excellence in professional fund management, specifically honoring institutions that have delivered strong capital market performance on behalf of investors and contributors.
THE NOMINEES:
- CHAPEL HILL DENHAM MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- FBNQUEST ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- ARM INVESTMENT MANAGERS LIMITED
WINNER: FBNQUEST ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year
This award celebrates the commercial bank that has shown the most significant improvement in core banking fundamentals over a three-year period. Assessment was based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of customer deposits, loan book, and shareholders’ equity. The winning bank demonstrated consistent momentum in scaling its balance sheet and strengthening its capital base, reflecting strategic execution and growing market confidence.
THE NOMINEES:
- ACCESS HOLDINGS PLC
- FIDELITY BANK
- ZENITH BANK
Diversified Company of the Year
This award honors the top-performing company in the Diversified Goods Sector based on a weighted assessment of key financial indicators. The winning company demonstrated strong business fundamentals, delivered value to shareholders, and sustained profitability in a competitive market environment.
THE NOMINEES:
- TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATION PLC
- UAC of Nigeria Plc
- PZ CUSSONS NIGERIA PLC
WINNER: TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATION PLC
Energy Company of the Year
This award honors the top-performing company in the Energy Sector based on a weighted assessment of key financial indicators. The winning company demonstrated strong business fundamentals, delivered value to shareholders, and sustained profitability in a competitive market environment.
THE NOMINEES:
- SEPLAT ENERGY PLC
- ARADEL HOLDINGS PLC
- TRANSCORP POWER PLC
WINNER: ARADEL HOLDINGS PLC
Investor Relations Team of the Year
This award recognizes excellence in digital investor engagement and transparent financial communication. Nominees were assessed based on the accessibility, clarity, and depth of investor information made available through their corporate websites, as well as the quality and timeliness of earnings disclosures and regulatory filings.
THE NOMINEES:
- FIRST HOLDCO PLC
- GUARANTY TRUST HOLDING COMPANY PLC
- FIDELITY BANK PLC
WINNER: GUARANTY TRUST HOLDING COMPANY PLC
Utilities & Infrastructure Company of the Year
This award honors the top-performing company in the Utilities & Infrastructure sector based on a weighted assessment of key financial indicators. The winning company demonstrated strong business fundamentals, delivered value to shareholders, and sustained profitability in a competitive market environment.
THE NOMINEES:
- NAHCO PLC
- TRANSCORP HOTELS PLC
- E-TRANZACT INTERNATIONAL PLC
WINNER: TRANSCORP HOTELS PLC
Industrial Goods Company of the Year
This award honors the top-performing company in the Industrial Goods sector based on a weighted assessment of key financial indicators.The winning company demonstrated strong business fundamentals, delivered value to shareholders, and sustained profitability in a competitive market environment.
THE NOMINEES:
- JULIUS BERGER NIG. PLC
- LAFARGE AFRICA PLC.
- DANGOTE CEMENT PLC
WINNER: LAFARGE AFRICA PLC
Non-Bank Financial Institution of the Year
This award recognizes the most outstanding institution operating in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem outside the traditional banking and insurance sectors.
THE NOMINEES:
- VFD GROUP PLC
- NIGERIAN EXCHANGE LIMITED
- UNITED CAPITAL PLC
WINNER: UNITED CAPITAL PLC
Agency Bank of the Year
This award recognizes a financial institution that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in expanding financial inclusion across underserved and remote communities. Our evaluation considered reach and scale of agency banking operations, innovation in agent networks, and the effectiveness of digital and physical channels in delivering banking and payment services to unbanked populations.
THE NOMINEES:
- FIRST HOLDCO PLC
- MOMO PAYMENT SERVICE BANK LIMITED
- SMARTCASH PAYMENT SERVICE BANK LIMITED
WINNER: FIRST HOLDCO PLC
Rights Issue and/or Public Offer of the Year
This award recognizes the most outstanding equity offering, considering investor demand, size, and innovative features that improved accessibility.
THE NOMINEES:
- ZENITH BANK PLC
- ACCESS HOLDINGS PLC
- NIGERIAN BREWRIES. PLC
WINNER: ZENITH BANK PLC
Stock Market App of the year
This award recognizes the stock market mobile application that offers the best user experience, affordability, and accessibility to retail investors.
THE NOMINEES:
- BAMBOO SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
- TROVE TRADING SERVICES LIMITED
- MERISTEM REGISTRARS AND PROBATE SERVICES LIMITED
WINNER: BAMBOO SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
M&A Deal of the Year
This nomination recognizes one of the most strategic and value-enhancing transactions in Nigeria’s capital markets over the past year. Our assessment focused on transaction scale, deal execution, and post-merger value creation—key indicators of a transformative deal.
…AND THE NOMINEES ARE
- SEPLAT ENERGY PLC- For acquisition of MPNU”
- ACCESS HOLDINGS PLC- for its Pan African acquisitions
- TOLARAM GROUP – For Acqusition of Diageo’s stake in Guinness Nigeria Plc
WINNER: SEPLAT ENERGY PLC
Dividend Paying Company of the year
This award recognizes the listed company with the most consistent and rewarding dividend policy. Selection was based on the company’s dividend payout ratio and the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of dividends over a five-year period. The winner exemplifies a strong commitment to shareholder returns through sustained and growing dividend distributions.
THE NOMINEES:
- DANGOTE CEMENT PLC
- NIGERIAN AVIATION HANDLING COMPANY PLC
- AIRTEL NG
WINNER: DANGOTE CEMENT PLC
Tier-One Bank of the Year (FUGAZ Bank of the Year)
This award recognizes the most outstanding Tier One Bank (FUGAZ) based on a composite score of key financial and operational indicators. The winning bank demonstrated solid financial growth, operational efficiency, and prudent risk management.
THE NOMINEES:
- FIRST HOLDCO PLC
- GTCO
- ZENITH BANK
Nairametrics Capital Market Choice - Activist Investor & Market Maker of the Year - 2024
This award recognizes transformative impact on Nigeria’s capital market through strategic investing, shareholder activism, and bold market participation.
WINNER: MR. FEMI OTEDOLA