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Nigeria’s Cash Titans: Top 10 Companies Sitting on Huge Cash Stockpiles in H1 2025

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    In a Nigeria still navigating economic turbulence, some companies aren’t just surviving—they’re stockpiling cash. As of June 2025, the top 10 firms held a combined ₦2.31 trillion in the bank—up 30.9% from last year .

     

    This cash isn’t for show. It’s liquidity on deck—ready to fund growth plans, weather shocks, or reward shareholders. Let’s count down the biggest holders:

     

     

    10 → 1: The Cash-Heavy Companies of H1 2025

     

    10. International Breweries – ₦86.6 billion

    Bounced from loss to profit—H1 2025 saw ₦61.5 billion pretax profit. With a quick ratio above 1, they can cover short-term debts easily.

     

     

    11. Presco – ₦97.6 billion

     

     

    12. Julius Berger – ₦101.4 billion

     

     

    13. Dangote Sugar Refinery – ₦147.7 billion

     

     

    14. BUA Cement – ₦163.4 billion

     

     

    15. Lafarge Africa – ₦210.0 billion

     

     

    16. Oando – ₦227.7 billion

     

     

    17. MTN Nigeria – ₦257.5 billion

     

     

    18. Dangote Cement – ₦383.8 billion

     

     

    19. Seplat Energy – ₦641.2 billion

    The leader in liquidity, commanding nearly a third of the combined total.

     

     

    Why This Matters to You

     

    Investor Safety Net: These companies have financial buffers to invest, grow, or stay afloat during volatility.

     

    Sign of Strength: Cash-rich firms are better placed to pay dividends, pursue acquisitions, or explore new markets.

     

    Market Leadership: Sectors—from oil & gas to construction and telecoms—show where real corporate resilience lies in Nigeria today.

     

     

    Summary Table

     

    Rank Company Cash (₦ billion)

     

    1 Seplat Energy 641.2

    2 Dangote Cement 383.8

    3 MTN Nigeria 257.5

    4 Oando 227.7

    5 Lafarge Africa 210.0

    6 BUA Cement 163.4

    7 Dangote Sugar Refinery 147.7

    8 Julius Berger 101.4

    9 Presco 97.6

    10 International Breweries 86.6

     

     

    Final Take

     

    In tough times, cash is king. These companies aren’t just holding funds—they’re building the strength to steer through uncertainty, innovate, and seize opportunities.

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