Coronation Registrars Limited Processes ₦1.28 Trillion Dividends in 2025, Strengthens NGX Market Presence
Lagos, Nigeria – Coronation Registrars Limited has released its 2025 performance scorecard, highlighting its continued contribution to transparency, operational efficiency, and investor confidence within Nigeria’s capital market.
According to the report, the registrar processed ₦1.28 trillion in dividends in 2025, accounting for over 40 percent of total dividends distributed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). The milestone reflects the scale of the company’s operations and the confidence placed in it by many of Nigeria’s publicly listed companies.
The company also recorded 34.8 percent market share on the NGX by market capitalisation, while maintaining 64 percent coverage of companies listed on the NGX Premium Board—a segment that hosts some of the country’s largest and most influential corporate issuers.
Operationally, Coronation Registrars facilitated 1.99 million buy and sell transactions during the year and managed 2.91 million shareholder accounts across its registrars portfolio, demonstrating the breadth of its services within the capital market ecosystem.
The organisation also made notable progress in tackling the long-standing challenge of unclaimed dividends. In 2025 alone, ₦3.67 billion in legacy unclaimed dividends was successfully returned to investors, helping reconnect shareholders with funds that had previously remained outstanding.
To further enhance shareholder data integrity and service delivery, the registrar processed over 513,000 Know Your Customer (KYC) updates and shareholder record changes, including Clearing House Number (CHN) updates and other account modifications.
Commenting on the company’s performance, the Managing Director of Coronation Registrars Limited said the results highlight the organisation’s critical role in maintaining accurate shareholder records and facilitating efficient dividend distribution for leading Nigerian companies.
“Our 2025 scorecard reflects the responsibility we carry as custodians of shareholder records and facilitators of dividend distribution for many of Nigeria’s leading companies. We remain committed to improving investor access, strengthening operational efficiency, and supporting the continued development of Nigeria’s capital market.”
Looking ahead, the company stated that it will continue to leverage technology, operational excellence, and strong issuer partnerships to deliver reliable registry services while responding to the evolving needs of shareholders and listed companies in Nigeria’s capital market.
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