Picture this: What if you had invested ₦1 million in the right Nigerian stocks in 2025?

We tracked the top 10 companies that outperformed the market this year, using the latest data from investing.com as of the time of this writing, with rankings verified by TrustBanc Financial Group.

From under-the-radar plays to household names, here’s how much your money would be worth today if you’d gotten in early.

1. NCR Nigeria PLC (NCR)

NCR Nigeria started the year at ₦7.30 per share and ended 2025 at ₦68.00 per share. This growth means that a ₦1 million stake in January would now be worth roughly ₦9.32 million, resulting in a capital gain of ₦8.32 million.

What it does: NCR provides IT infrastructure and payment solutions to banks and enterprises.

• January share price: ₦7.30
• December share price: ₦68.00
• ₦1 million in January = ₦9,315,068 in December
• Capital gain: ₦8,315,068

2. Eunisell Interlinked PLC (EUNISELL)

Eunisell Interlinked started 2025 at ₦13.48 and ended at ₦83.00. A ₦1 million January stake would now be worth ₦6.16 million.

What it does: Eunisell supplies speciality chemicals and oilfield services.

• January share price: ₦13.48
• December share price: ₦83.00
• ₦1 million in January = ₦6,155,787 in December
• Capital gain: ₦5,155,787

3. Mutual Benefits Assurance PLC (MBENEFIT)

Insurance quietly had a moment in 2025, and Mutual Benefits Assurance led the pack. Starting the year at ₦0.61 and closing at ₦3.19, a ₦1 million investment in January would now be worth ₦5.23 million.

What it does: Mutual Benefits Assurance provides life and general insurance products across Nigeria.

• January share price: ₦0.61
• December share price: ₦3.19
• ₦1 million in January = ₦5,229,508 in December
• Capital gain: ₦4,229,508

4. Beta Glass (BETAGLAS)

Beta Glass quietly dominated industrial stocks this year. From ₦71.50 in January to ₦363.50 in December, a ₦1 million investment would have grown to ₦5.08 million, producing ₦4.08 million in capital gains.

What it does: Beta Glass manufactures glass packaging for beverages, pharmaceuticals, and food.

• January share price: ₦71.50
• December share price: ₦363.50
• ₦1 million in January = ₦5,083,916 in December
• Capital gain: ₦4,083,916

5. Mecure Industries PLC (MECURE)

From ₦13.90 in January to ₦59.75 in December, Mecure Industries also proved that manufacturing stocks could deliver. A ₦1 million investment would now be worth ₦4.30 million.

What it does: Mecure produces industrial and consumer chemical products.

• January share price: ₦13.90
•  December share price: ₦59.75
•  ₦1 million in January = ₦4,298,561 in December
• Capital gain: ₦3,298,561

6. Ellah Lakes PLC (ELLAHLAKES)

Agribusiness also had its year. Ellah Lakes rose from ₦3.08 to ₦13.20, lifting ₦1 million to ₦4.29 million.

What it does: Ellah Lakes specialises in oil palm cultivation and food processing.

• January share price: ₦3.08
• December share price: ₦13.20
• ₦1 million in January = ₦4,285,714 in December
• Capital gain: ₦3,285,714

7. Guinness Nigeria PLC (GUINNESS)

Guinness Nigeria’s 2025 performance was driven less by speculation and more by structural change. The stock climbed from ₦77.00 in January to ₦318.60 by year-end, turning a ₦1 million investment into roughly ₦4.14 million.

What it does: Guinness produces alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

• January share price: ₦77.00
• December share price: ₦318.60
• ₦1 million in January = ₦4,136,364 in December
• Capital gain: ₦3,136,364

8. Champion Brew PLC (CHAMPION)

Champion Breweries closed 2025 firmly in positive territory. A January share price of ₦3.95 grew to ₦15.50 by December,  lifting a ₦1 million January investment to roughly ₦3.92 million.

What it does: Champion Breweries produces and distributes beer and malt drinks.

• January share price: ₦3.95
• December share price: ₦15.50
• ₦1 million in January = ₦3,924,051 in December
• Capital gain: ₦2,924,051

9. The Initiatives PLC (TIP)

TIP didn’t dominate headlines in 2025, but its performance spoke volumes. Starting the year at ₦3.44 per share and ending it at ₦12.70, the stock’s value more than tripled. A ₦1 million investment in January would now be worth ₦3.69 million.

What it does: TIP operates across oil & gas services, engineering, and infrastructure support.

• January share price: ₦3.44
• December share price: ₦12.70
• ₦1 million in January = ₦3,691,860 in December
• Capital gain: ₦2,691,860

10. Vitafoam Nigeria (VITAFOAM)

Vitafoam’s growth in 2025 wasn’t as explosive as some of the year’s top performers, but it was steady and consistent, moving from ₦31.95 to ₦91.00 in December. A ₦1 million investment at the start of the year would now be worth approximately ₦2.85 million.

What it does: Vitafoam manufactures mattresses, foam products, and household furnishings.

• January share price: ₦31.95
• December share price: ₦91.00
• ₦1 million in January = ₦2,848,200 in December
• Capital gain: ₦1,848,200

Bottom Line

In 2025, a mix of sectors delivered solid returns. While telcos, banks, and some household names, such as GTBank, MTN, Nestle and Honeywell, recorded notable gains, the top performers were consumer goods and insurance companies. These sectors combined strong fundamentals, steady domestic demand, and improved market sentiment to deliver the most impactful gains.

Editor’s Note: Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This is not financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.

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