Nestlé Nigeria

Nestlé Nigeria Plc returned to profitability with N166.8 billion pretax profit in 2025, reversing a N221.5 billion loss from 2024, even as the broader Nigerian equities market experienced sustained sell pressure resulting in N74 billion in investor losses.

African banks recorded net interest margins of 6.2% in 2025, up from 5.7% the previous year, driven primarily by Nigerian institutions capitalizing on high-rate environments, according to Fitch Ratings. The improved profitability is enabling firms like Nestlé Nigeria to resume dividend payments after multi-year suspensions.