Nigerian Exchange Group – Tech | Business | Economy https://techeconomy.ng Tech | Business | Economy Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:23:57 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://techeconomy.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cropped-256Px-32x32.png Nigerian Exchange Group – Tech | Business | Economy https://techeconomy.ng 32 32 Fidelity Bank Grows Gross Earnings by 46% to ₦748.7 billion for H1 2025 https://techeconomy.ng/fidelity-bank-grows-gross-earnings-by-46-to-%e2%82%a6748-7-billion-for-h1-2025/ https://techeconomy.ng/fidelity-bank-grows-gross-earnings-by-46-to-%e2%82%a6748-7-billion-for-h1-2025/#respond Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:18:31 +0000 https://techeconomy.ng/?p=171270 Fidelity Bank Plc has announced its audited financial results for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, demonstrating resilience and sustained growth across key performance indicators.

Highlights of the financial results which was uploaded on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) portal on Thursday, 13 November 2025 shows that the bank delivered robust results across key financial metrics including Gross Earnings, which stood at ₦748.7 billion, up from ₦512.9 billion in H1 2024; Net Interest Income, which rose to ₦420.4 billion, compared to ₦326.4 billion in H1 2024; and Customer Deposits, which grew to ₦7.2 trillion, from ₦5.9 trillion in FY 2024.

Similarly, the bank’s Net Revenue increased to ₦444.4 billion, compared to ₦396.8 billion in H1 2024.

Fidelity Bank continued to expand its digital banking footprint, enhance customer experience, and support key sectors of the economy.

The bank’s loan book grew, with Net Loans and Advances expanding to ₦4.9 trillion, up from ₦4.4 trillion in FY 2024, reflecting increased support for businesses and individuals. Asset quality remained stable, with non-performing loans well within acceptable limits.

The bank’s capital raising initiatives have further strengthened its financial position, ensuring readiness to meet new regulatory requirements and pursue growth opportunities.

Fidelity Bank’s strong liquidity profile and robust governance framework provide a solid foundation for continued success.

Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The Bank is a recipient of multiple local and international Awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine.

Additionally, the Bank was recognized as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and as the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.

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United Capital Insider Sells N2.03m in Shares as NGX Stock Dips 14% YTD  https://techeconomy.ng/united-capital-insider-sells-n2-03m-in-shares-as-ngx-stock-dips-14-ytd/ https://techeconomy.ng/united-capital-insider-sells-n2-03m-in-shares-as-ngx-stock-dips-14-ytd/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:15:23 +0000 https://techeconomy.ng/?p=170626 United Capital PLC, a leading pan-African financial and investment services group, has disclosed an insider transaction involving Ahmed Saheed Adewale, the firm’s team lead for Operations.

According to a notification filed with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Adewale sold 111,084 ordinary shares of United Capital at ₦18.30 per share, amounting to ₦2.03 million ($1,200).

The transaction, executed on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, was disclosed on the NGX trading floor the following day in line with the Code of Corporate Governance and the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2007.

The filing, signed by Leo Okafor, the company secretary, stresses United Capital’s adherence to transparency and compliance with insider dealing regulations.

While the reason for the sale was not stated in the disclosure, such transactions typically reflect personal financial planning, portfolio diversification or responses to prevailing market conditions.

United Capital’s unaudited financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025, reveal a remarkable 34% year-on-year growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to ₦25.01 billion, and a 32% year-on-year growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) to ₦21.17 billion.

Despite the strong fundamentals, the company’s share price closed at ₦17.55 per unit on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, a 2% decline from the previous day’s ₦17.95.

Year-to-date, United Capital shares have lost 14% of their value, ranking the firm 135th on the NGX performance chart.

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