Metrics Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/metrics/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:11:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Metrics Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/metrics/ 32 32 201037849 Top 10 Consumer Goods companies with the highest gains on the NGX in H1 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/top-10-consumer-goods-companies-with-the-highest-gains-on-the-ngx-in-h1-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/top-10-consumer-goods-companies-with-the-highest-gains-on-the-ngx-in-h1-2025/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:46:23 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518803 In the first half of 2025, the consumer goods sector emerged as the strongest performer on the Nigerian Stock Market, surging by 52.21% and pushing the banking sector to second place with an 18.06% gain. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/top-10-consumer-goods-companies-with-the-highest-gains-on-the-ngx-in-h1-2025/feed/ 0 518803 Top 10 Internet Service Providers in Nigeria by customer number as of Q1 2025   https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/top-10-internet-service-providers-in-nigeria-by-customer-number-as-of-q1-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/top-10-internet-service-providers-in-nigeria-by-customer-number-as-of-q1-2025/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:44:02 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518660 Going by the latest NCC data, This article is a list of the top 10 ISPs in Nigeria as of Q1 2025, based on their number of active subscribers.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/top-10-internet-service-providers-in-nigeria-by-customer-number-as-of-q1-2025/feed/ 0 518660 Top 10 African countries with the highest international airfare charges in 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/top-10-african-countries-with-the-highest-international-airfare-charges-in-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/top-10-african-countries-with-the-highest-international-airfare-charges-in-2024/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:29:26 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518631 Air travellers departing from African countries continued to face some of the highest charges globally in 2024, with a growing number of levies embedded in international ticket prices.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/top-10-african-countries-with-the-highest-international-airfare-charges-in-2024/feed/ 0 518631 Top MD/CEOs of Asset Management Companies in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/top-md-ceos-of-asset-management-companies-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/top-md-ceos-of-asset-management-companies-in-nigeria/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:38:54 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518558 In this feature, the Net Asset Value (NAV) of all collective investment schemes (CIS) as of 20th June 2025 has been used as a proxy to highlight the scale and performance of Nigeria’s leading asset managers and the strategic executives behind them.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/top-md-ceos-of-asset-management-companies-in-nigeria/feed/ 1 518558 Best performing stockbrokers Q2 2025 https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/best-performing-stockbrokers-q2-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/best-performing-stockbrokers-q2-2025/#respond Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:12:43 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518543 The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has released its broker performance report for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting the top 10 firms ranked by both volume and value of transactions. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/best-performing-stockbrokers-q2-2025/feed/ 0 518543 The 10 most profitable listed companies in Nigeria – 2024   https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/the-10-most-profitable-listed-companies-in-nigeria-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/the-10-most-profitable-listed-companies-in-nigeria-2024/#respond Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:47:13 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518524 Nigeria’s most profitable companies wrapped up 2024 with a remarkable display of resilience, collectively posting record-breaking earnings.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/the-10-most-profitable-listed-companies-in-nigeria-2024/feed/ 0 518524 10 African Central Banks exploring digital currencies in 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/10-african-central-banks-exploring-digital-currencies-in-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/10-african-central-banks-exploring-digital-currencies-in-2025/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:08:18 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518475 Currently, African countries are actively researching, piloting, or rolling out Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), a testament to the continent’s growing commitment to fintech innovation and financial inclusion.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/10-african-central-banks-exploring-digital-currencies-in-2025/feed/ 0 518475 Ten best performing NGX stocks in the first half of 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/ten-best-performing-ngx-stocks-in-the-first-half-of-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/ten-best-performing-ngx-stocks-in-the-first-half-of-2025/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:05:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518292 The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) posted a moderate 16.57% year-to-date return in the first half of 2025; a slower pace compared to the 33.81% rally recorded during the same period last year.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/ten-best-performing-ngx-stocks-in-the-first-half-of-2025/feed/ 0 518292 Egypt dominates the top African startups funding in May 2025, none from Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/egypt-dominates-the-top-african-startups-funding-in-may-2025-none-from-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/egypt-dominates-the-top-african-startups-funding-in-may-2025-none-from-nigeria/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:50:27 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518200 Despite macroeconomic headwinds, African startups continued to draw strong investor interest in May 2025, with Egypt taking a dominant lead in deal volume and value. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/egypt-dominates-the-top-african-startups-funding-in-may-2025-none-from-nigeria/feed/ 0 518200 Meet the owners of the 15 most expensive hotels in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/meet-the-owners-of-the-15-most-expensive-hotels-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/meet-the-owners-of-the-15-most-expensive-hotels-in-nigeria/#comments Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:35:14 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518082 Nigeria’s luxury hospitality market is growing steadily and quietly with strong investor confidence, regional business travel, and a growing appetite for premium experiences among Africa’s elite.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/meet-the-owners-of-the-15-most-expensive-hotels-in-nigeria/feed/ 1 518082 Africa’s most expensive countries for eating out in 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/africas-most-expensive-countries-for-eating-out-in-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/africas-most-expensive-countries-for-eating-out-in-2025/#respond Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:42:19 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518055 This article features a list of the top 10 African countries where dining out was most expensive in 2025, alongside shifts from their 2024 rankings and additional context. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/africas-most-expensive-countries-for-eating-out-in-2025/feed/ 0 518055 The 10 most indebted states in Nigeria as of December 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/the-10-most-indebted-states-in-nigeria-as-of-december-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/the-10-most-indebted-states-in-nigeria-as-of-december-2024/#respond Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:29:26 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518030 This article is a breakdown of the top 10 Nigerian states with the highest public debt stock in 2024 and how they compare year-on-year. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/the-10-most-indebted-states-in-nigeria-as-of-december-2024/feed/ 0 518030 Top 10 Nigerian states with the highest cooking gas prices in April 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/26/top-10-nigerian-states-with-the-highest-cooking-gas-prices-in-april-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/26/top-10-nigerian-states-with-the-highest-cooking-gas-prices-in-april-2025/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:51:14 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517893 The average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder increased by 9.82%, rising from N18,456.24 in March 2025 to N20,268.06 in April 2025. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/26/top-10-nigerian-states-with-the-highest-cooking-gas-prices-in-april-2025/feed/ 0 517893 Most expensive African countries to rent a home in 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/most-expensive-african-countries-to-rent-a-home-in-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/most-expensive-african-countries-to-rent-a-home-in-2025/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:26:31 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517802 This article highlights the top 10 African countries with the most expensive rent relative to New York. Each country is profiled with its regional location, estimated 2025 population, and major cities. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/most-expensive-african-countries-to-rent-a-home-in-2025/feed/ 2 517802 Top fintech apps in Nigeria with over 10 million downloads as of May 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/23/top-fintech-apps-in-nigeria-with-over-10-million-downloads-as-of-may-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/23/top-fintech-apps-in-nigeria-with-over-10-million-downloads-as-of-may-2025/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:21:39 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517646 Nigerian fintech apps have crossed the 10 million download threshold on the Google Play Store, with one, Opay, surpassing 50 million downloads, as of May 2025. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/23/top-fintech-apps-in-nigeria-with-over-10-million-downloads-as-of-may-2025/feed/ 0 517646 Top 10 Nigerian companies with the largest number of employees as of 2024  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/21/top-10-nigerian-companies-with-the-largest-number-of-employees-as-of-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/21/top-10-nigerian-companies-with-the-largest-number-of-employees-as-of-2024/#comments Sat, 21 Jun 2025 13:58:25 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517587 Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, several of Nigeria’s leading corporations maintained strong employment numbers in 2024. The top 10 employers collectively employed 84,491 workers in 2024, spanning sectors such as financial services, industrial goods, and consumer goods. The companies reported a combined N1,695 trillion on employee salary expenses the same year. This is according to […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/21/top-10-nigerian-companies-with-the-largest-number-of-employees-as-of-2024/feed/ 2 517587 Top 10 Nigerian states with highest food inflation in May 2025, Borno tops the chart  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/19/top-10-nigerian-states-with-highest-food-inflation-in-may-2025-borno-tops-the-chart/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/19/top-10-nigerian-states-with-highest-food-inflation-in-may-2025-borno-tops-the-chart/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:16:05 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517358 The article features the top 10 Nigerian states with the highest year-on-year food inflation in May 2025, ranked in ascending order and with insights into their local food dynamics and historical inflation trends. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/19/top-10-nigerian-states-with-highest-food-inflation-in-may-2025-borno-tops-the-chart/feed/ 0 517358 Top 10 most affordable states to live in Nigeria – May 2025 ranking   https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/18/top-10-most-affordable-states-to-live-in-nigeria-may-2025-ranking/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/18/top-10-most-affordable-states-to-live-in-nigeria-may-2025-ranking/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:55:42 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517431 This article features the top 10 most affordable states to live in May 2025 in Nigeria.   

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/18/top-10-most-affordable-states-to-live-in-nigeria-may-2025-ranking/feed/ 1 517431 Top 10 most expensive states to live in Nigeria in May 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/16/top-10-most-expensive-states-to-live-in-nigeria-in-may-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/16/top-10-most-expensive-states-to-live-in-nigeria-in-may-2025/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:55:50 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517295 This article is a breakdown of the top 10 states with the highest cost of living in May 2025

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/16/top-10-most-expensive-states-to-live-in-nigeria-in-may-2025/feed/ 0 517295 BAD LOANS: Nigerian listed banks incur N3.77 trillion in loan losses since 2023, see top losers  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/16/bad-loans-nigerian-listed-banks-incur-n3-77-trillion-in-loan-losses-since-2023-see-top-losers/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/16/bad-loans-nigerian-listed-banks-incur-n3-77-trillion-in-loan-losses-since-2023-see-top-losers/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:05:35 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516502 Despite tough macroeconomic conditions, ten commercial banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a total of N3.77 trillion in loan impairment charges spanning full-year 2023, full-year 2024, and the first quarter of 2025. 

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