Business
Transcorp Group Demonstrates Robust Growth in FY 2023; Revenue Increases By 47.3%, PBT by 93.5%
Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp” or the “Group”), Nigeria’s leading listed conglomerate, announces its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The Group achieved substantial growth in its financial indicators, reinforcing its market leadership and strategic positioning.
In its audited results, Transcorp reported significant year-on-year growth, with revenue rising to N197 billion in the year 2023, from N134 billion in 2022, representing a 47.3% increase. The strong performance is further demonstration of the Group’s strategic focus and effective execution.
Highlights of Transcorp group Results:
- FY 2023 Revenue was N197 billion, a significant increase of 47.3%, compared to 2022.
- Operating Expenses saw an increase of 22.6% year on year, totalling N26.9 billion in 2023, reflecting the impact of inflation.
- Net Finance Cost increased by 46% to N22.6 billion, arising from interest on foreign currency loans, that has now been repaid.
- Profit before Tax surged by 93.5%, amounting to N58.8 billion in 2023, compared to N30.4 billion in the same period last year.
- Profit after Tax improved 91% year-on-year to N32.6 billion in 2023, compared to N17.1 billion in the same period last year.
- Earnings per share of the Group were N40 compared to N19 in 2022.
- Total assets grew by 20%, to N529.9 billion in full year 2023, up from N442.7 billion in December 2022.
In response to the results, Dr. (Mrs) Owen D. Omogiafo, President/Group Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp, said, “The financial results for 2023 underscore our Group’s strong operational performance and the results of our strategic initiatives. Notwithstanding the strong macroeconomic headwinds in the year, we achieved significant growth in revenue and profits, indicating our ability to navigate a dynamic market landscape effectively. Our primary objectives remain centered on achieving sustainable growth, enhanced operational and technical efficiency, and maximizing value for shareholders.”
Transcorp is dedicated to its transformation agenda, emphasizing sustained growth and a relentless pursuit of long-term value for shareholders.
About Transnational Corporation
Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) is one of Africa’s leading, listed Conglomerates, with strategic investments in the power, hospitality, and energy sectors, driven by its mission to improve lives and transform Africa.
Transcorp’s power businesses, Transcorp Power Plc and Transafam Power, provide over 15% of Nigeria’s installed power capacity. Transcorp is committed to developing Nigeria’s domestic energy value chain, through its investments in OPL281. The Group’s hospitality business, Transcorp Hotels Plc owns the iconic Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Nigeria’s flagship hospitality destination, and has launched the digital platform Aura by Transcorp Hotels.
Business
We didn’t shutdown Tummy Tummy noodles factory – NAFDAC
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified that the viral recording was not only misleading but also a recycled falsehood.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a formal disclaimer concerning an audio recording circulating on social media.
The audio recording falsely claims the agency shut down the Tummy Tummy noodles manufacturing facility in Anambra State.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified that the viral recording was not only misleading but also a recycled falsehood.
According to her, the same audio first appeared in Oct. 2023 and was thoroughly investigated at the time.
“The claims made in the recording are entirely false.
“The Tummy Tummy noodles facility in Anambra State was not sealed,” she stated.
Business
Illicit Financial Flows Draining National Resources – Adedeji
He emphasized the need to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic resource mobilisation to safeguard national wealth.
•Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji
On July 22, 2025, the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, delivered the welcome address at the National Conference on Illicit Financial Flows in Abuja.
He emphasizied the need to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic resource mobilisation to safeguard national wealth.
He cited the recent tax reforms as a major step forward and highlighted the following as key points in his welcome address:
* Illicit Financial Flows through tax evasion, profit shifting and money laundering are draining national resources and threatening fiscal stability.
- The recent signing of four tax reform bills marks a critical step toward transparency, system overhaul, and stronger institutions.
- FIRS is responding with a multi-dimensional strategy: promoting voluntary compliance, embracing digital intelligence and enhancing enforcement under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
- * A need for unified, data-driven, and globally coordinated action to close fiscal gaps and protect Nigeria’s economic future.
Business
Just in: CBN Retains July Interest Rate at 27.5% , Says 8 banks meet recapitalisation target
The Governor of CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the MPC briefing in Abuja this afternoon.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained the July Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) of 27.5 percent with all policy parameters.
The Governor of CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the MPC briefing in Abuja this afternoon.
Mr Cardoso explained that the asymmetric corridor was retained at +500/-100 basis points around the MPR, leaving the Cash Reserve Ratio at 50 per cent for Deposit Money Banks and a general Liquidity Ratio of 30 percent.
He said that the decision to maintain the current MPR was premised on the need to continue to ensure the ongoing inflation reduction while vigorously ensuring declining prices.
The CBN boss revealed that as of July 18, the nation’s foreign reserve stood at 40.1 billion, which could provide import cover of nine and a half months.
He also disclosed that eight banks had achieved the new recapitalisation requirements.
The governor said the monetary and fiscal authorities would continue to work together to reduce the nation’s inflation rate to a single digit.
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