Stanbic IBTC posts NGN551.7 bln profit, lifts final dividend to NGN4

The NGX ASI closed at 1,658.83, up 0.0845% on April 20, while banks led trading and First HoldCo jumped 6.3% on NGN4.49 billion in turnover, according to analyst notes. Stanbic IBTC Holdings posted a record NGN551.7 billion profit for 2025 and raised its final dividend to NGN4 per share, Marketing Edge reported, while AfricanFinancials said the group declared a NGN4 final payout. Seplat Energy published its 2025 annual report and set a date for a virtual AGM, according to TipRanks. Market flow also reflected the listing of UAC of Nigeria Plc's bond, according to the April 17 Market Bulletin.