MRS Oil Nigeria Plc has projected a profit after tax of N2.93 billion for the second quarter of 2025, despite its impending delisting from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The company's financial forecast reveals a mixed outlook, with concerns remaining about its ability to achieve its financial targets following its transition to the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange.

Nigerian Breweries Plc kicked off 2025 on a high note, delivering a stellar 186% year-on-year surge in net profit to N44.53 billion in Q1. The company’s strong rebound has reignited investor confidence, sparking a 13.1% rally in its share price to N36.20 and pushing its market capitalization to N1.121 trillion , just shy of its 52-week high.

eTranzact International Plc has announced a remarkable pre-tax profit of N5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, marking a 53.2% year-on-year growth. This impressive performance highlights the company's accelerating profitability and strategic expansion in the fintech sector.

Transnational Corporation Plc delivered strong top-line growth in Q1 2025, driven by robust performance from its power and hospitality segments, but rising costs, non-recurring income effects, and higher tax burdens weighed on bottom-line margins and investor returns. One of the most striking developments in the period was the 214% surge in earnings per share (EPS) to 192 kobo , up from 61 kobo in Q1 2024.

MTN Nigeria Plc has delivered a remarkable turnaround in Q1 2025, with profit after tax surging by 134% year-on-year to ₦133.64 billion , a significant recovery from the ₦392.7 billion loss reported in Q1 2024 , firmly signaling the telecom giant’s return to profitability. Key Financial Highlights: Revenue: ₦1.057 trillion ▲ +40.5% YoY (Q1 2024: ₦753 billion) Profit After Tax: ₦133.64 billion ▲ +134% YoY EBITDA: Up 65.9%; EBITDA Margin: 46.6% ▲ +7.2 ppts Free Cash Flow: ₦209.9 billion ▼ -54.8%, impacted by accelerated capex Net FX Losses: ₦5.5 billion ▼ -99.2% (Q1 2024: ₦656.4 billion) Net Finance Costs: ₦134.5 billion ▼ -44% YoY Capex: ₦202.4 billion ▲ +159% YoY Operational Drivers and Strategic Execution MTN’s strong topline performance was fueled by a 51.5% surge in data revenue (₦529.4 billion) and 27.7% increase in voice revenue (₦407.4 billion).

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD) presents a compelling investment thesis backed by robust catalysts, thoughtful management execution, and a deeply derisked reserve base that aligns with the evolving dynamics in the gold and copper markets. Catalysts: Reserve Expansion, Strategic Projects & Commodity Tailwinds The key catalyst driving Barrick’s upside is the significant growth in gold and copper reserves , underscoring its exploration success and long-term sustainability.