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Mutual Benefits Assurance Reports ₦80bn Revenue, Expands Assets to ₦176bn

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Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has released its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a 19.6 per cent growth in insurance revenue to ₦80.05 billion from ₦66.92 billion recorded in 2024.

Profit before tax climbed to ₦17.41 billion, representing a 47.5 per cent increase from ₦11.80 billion in the previous year, while profit after tax rose to ₦16.42 billion from ₦11.32 billion in 2024.

The insurer also strengthened its balance sheet during the period, with total assets rising to ₦176.25 billion from ₦147.13 billion in the prior year.

Total equity increased to ₦69.73 billion from ₦54.79 billion in 2024, supported by retained earnings growth and improved profitability.

Earnings per share rose to 81 kobo from 54 kobo, reflecting enhanced shareholder value during the year under review.

Mutual Benefits recorded notable growth in investment income, with net investment income increasing to ₦19.87 billion, driven by higher interest income, fair value gains and disciplined portfolio management. Interest income alone stood at ₦10.88 billion during the period.

Operationally, the company reported a sharp improvement in insurance service result, which rose to ₦8.77 billion from ₦1.07 billion in 2024.

The performance was attributed to stronger underwriting discipline, improved claims management and more effective reinsurance arrangements.

Financial assets measured at amortised cost increased significantly to ₦86.99 billion, contributing to the expansion of the group’s investment portfolio and overall asset base.

Shareholders’ funds attributable to owners of the parent company also strengthened to ₦65.00 billion, underscoring the company’s continued capital growth and prudent financial management.

Commenting on the results, the Managing Director of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, Olufemi Asenuga, said the performance reflected the success of the company’s long-term growth strategy and operational transformation initiatives.

“The 2025 results demonstrate the strength of our underwriting discipline, the resilience of our investment strategy and the effectiveness of our ongoing transformation agenda. We remain committed to delivering sustainable value to our policyholders, shareholders and all stakeholders, while strengthening our leadership position in Nigeria’s insurance industry,” he said.

The company said it would continue to focus on digital transformation, operational efficiency and enhanced customer experience as part of its long-term growth strategy.

Looking ahead, Mutual Benefits plans to deepen its digital distribution channels, improve claims efficiency and expand across retail and corporate insurance segments in Nigeria and selected African markets.

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Otedola acquires 1.78 billion First HoldCo shares, lifts stake to 25.86%

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Femi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has increased his stake in the financial services group to 25.86 per cent after acquiring 1.78 billion additional shares worth about ₦222.20 billion.

In a regulatory filing on Thursday, First HoldCo disclosed that Mr Otedola, through Calvados Global Services Limited, purchased 1,779,094,976 ordinary shares at ₦124.90 per share. The new share purchase represents 3.91 per cent of the company’s outstanding shares.

Following the transaction, Mr Otedola’s total holding in the banking group rose to about 11.8 billion shares, which is equivalent to 25.86 per cent of the company’s issued share capital.

Based on the company’s share price of ₦122.95 as of 11:24 a.m. (WAT) on 30 July, Mr Otedola’s stake is valued at about ₦1.45 trillion.

READ ALSO: FirstHoldCo delivers massive ₦653.5bn profit before tax in H1 2026

Mr Otedola has steadily increased his investment in First HoldCo since emerging as the company’s largest shareholder in 2021.

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Most recently, on 22 July, he acquired an additional 706.1 million shares valued at ₦77.6 billion, raising his stake to 21.95 per cent at the time. In June, he also purchased 672.9 million shares worth ₦29.6 billion.

The June acquisition was completed during the ₦45 billion second tranche of First HoldCo’s ₦350 billion private placement programme, in which shares were offered at ₦44 per unit.

The group plans to inject the proceeds from the capital raise into First Bank of Nigeria Limited, its flagship commercial banking subsidiary, as part of its capital restoration and broader balance sheet strengthening programme.


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Sovereign Trust Insurance Boost Asset Base by 43% to ₦40.47 billion in H1 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBORSovereign Trust Insurance Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, showcasing significant balance sheet expansion alongside a contraction in core underwriting revenues.

According to notice filed by the company on the floor of Nigerian Exchange Plc, to all  dealing members and stockbrokers, Sovereign Trust the group’s total assets grew by 43% surging from ₦28.31 billion in June 2025 to ₦40.47 billion in June 2026.

The insurer equity base also went up from ₦12.49 billion to ₦23.20 billion expanding by 86%, signaling robust capital adequacy and underlying balance sheet strength.

Insurance service expenses for the period under review dropped by 51% from  ₦19.55 billion to ₦9.50 billion while net expenses from reinsurance contracts appreciated to ₦11.01 billion, impacting overall operational margins.

Investment returns rose sharply from 1.03 billion in H1 2025 to  ₦2.96 billion in same time of 2026, indicating 188 percent increase, demonstrating effective asset management in a high-yield environment.

While Earnings Per Share stood at 5 kobo for the group (6 kobo at the company level.

Overall, the H1 2026 performance highlights Sovereign Trust Insurance’s resilience in fortifying its capital position and leveraging investment returns to buffer operational shifts in a dynamic macroeconomic environment.

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