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BusinessNG Editorial Focus – August 1, 2025
Bank Recapitalisation: The EPS Trade-Off

As Nigerian banks scramble to meet the Central Bank’s capital thresholds, investors may be the ones paying the price. With trillions of naira in new equity flooding the market, BusinessNG’s Market Intelligence Unit warns of a looming erosion in earnings per share (EPS) across the sector. While recapitalisation is critical to financial system stability, the pace and scale of share issuance—led by giants like UBA, Access Holdings, Zenith, Fidelity, and First HoldCo—could dilute shareholder value and cloud forward valuations. The result: higher P/E ratios and a potential investor pullback. For August, BusinessNG will track how this capital influx is reshaping bank fundamentals, equity performance, and investor sentiment in real time.

First HoldCo Delivers N169bn Profit Despite Tougher Rules

First HoldCo has reported a profit before tax (PBT) of 169.6 billion for the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, according to its unaudited financial statements for the period ended June 30. While this represents a slight dip from

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Canteens, Restaurants, Bakeries, and Other Food Handlers in Abuja Undergo Screening

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the commencement of mandatory hepatitis screening for all food handlers in Abuja — a bold step aimed at curbing the spread of foodborne diseases and improving public health standards in Nigeria's capital city.

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Bank Stocks at Risk as Dilution Looms

The recapitalisation drive across Nigeria's banking sector may soon take a toll on investor sentiment, as analysts at BusinessNG's Market Intelligence Unit warn of a looming decline in earnings per share (EPS).

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Stock Market Trust Erodes as Investors Fume Over Unpaid Dividends

There are indications that Retail investors in Nigeria's capital market are increasingly frustrated as unpaid dividends and regulatory failures continue to erode trust in the system.

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The Business NG Description:

Publisher: Tuns-Media-&-Comm-Enterprise

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

The BusinessNG, a leading business news publication across Nigeria and WestAfrica With a strong team of 30 staff members and a weekly print circulation of over 10,000 copies, we are poised for growth and report all political relating to business news at all level