25 deals that shaped Nigeria’s corporate environment in 2025

    David Olujinmi | Top Stories | Dec 31, 2025    
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In the first nine months of 2025, Nigeria’s corporate finance landscape recorded deals valued at about $987.5 million. The data is from DealMaker Africa, which tracks mergers, acquisitions, and capital-raising activity across the continent.

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