Why Nigeria's biggest firms are sitting on record cash instead of expanding

    Chinwe Michael | Insights | Jun 29, 2026    
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Nigeria's biggest listed companies have been holding more cash than ever over the past five years, as high interest rates, inflation, foreign exchange volatility, and economic uncertainty push businesses to prioritise liquidity over expansion.

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