A total of twelve companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange announced dividends in the third quarter of 2025, ranging from N70 to N0.03 per share.
Altogether, these dividends, both interim and final, total N234.9 billion, highlighting a robust payout following a strong first half in 2025.
Dividend announcements remain one of the most influential factors driving investor sentiment, alongside solid earnings results and significant corporate actions.
Beyond serving as a financial reward, dividends often convey a signal of confidence that can positively shape a company’s market outlook.
Consistent dividend declarations and timely payments tend to strengthen investor confidence, attract income-oriented investors, and, in some cases, elevate a company’s standing on the Exchange.
The following are the companies that announced dividends in the third quarter of 2025, whether interim or final, rewarding their shareholders accordingly.
Unilever Nigeria Plc declared an interim dividend of N0.50 per share valued at N2.87 billion, marking its return to interim dividend payments. The declaration was made on July 28, 2025.
- Unilever’s half-year results reflected a strong rebound, with profit after tax surging 224.64% to N14.4 billion.
- Total assets grew to N160.5 billion from N141.6 billion, while retained earnings improved to N32.6 billion, up 28.42%.
Investors responded positively, as the company’s shares advanced 41.20% in the third quarter and recorded a 127.62% gain since the beginning of the year.
