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NGX Group Posts 83% Jump in Pre‑Tax Profit for First Nine Months

Updated 02:45 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 08:19 WAT · 2 outlets reporting

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Nigerian Exchange Group reported an 83.29% rise in profit before tax, reaching N20.58 billion for the period ending 30 September 2026. The increase follows higher transaction fees that boosted revenue. The figures contrast with N11.23 billion recorded in the same period last year.

What we know

  • NGX Group's pre‑tax profit rose to N20.58 billion
  • Year‑on‑year growth was 83.29% compared with 2025
  • Higher transaction fees drove the earnings surge
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Why it matters: Stronger exchange earnings reflect deeper market activity, which can attract investment and support Nigeria's capital market development

Sources

  1. NGX Group’s pre-tax profit rises 83% to N20.58 billion in 9M 2026 – Nairametrics,
  2. NGX Group’s profit surges by 86.5 percent to N14.69bn – Nigerian Tribune,

Updates

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