Key Takeaways:
Earnings per share (EPS) improved notably across Nigeria’s construction and real estate sector in 2024, signalling stronger profitability and increased value for shareholders. SFS REIT led the sector with the highest EPS at ₦21.50, representing a 48% rise from 2023. Julius Berger followed with an EPS of ₦9.54, up from ₦7.78.
UPDC PLC delivered the most impressive year-on-year growth, recording a 400% increase in EPS from ₦1.00 to ₦5.00, underscoring a strong recovery. UPDC REIT and UH REIT also showed consistent year-on-year gains. Although Ronchess Global Resources recorded a negative earnings per share, it substantially reduced its loss per share, suggesting operational improvements.
FCT, Ogun, and Nasarawa consistently rank as the top three states with the highest number of road accidents.
The FCT recorded its peak accident figures in 2022, particularly in Q2 (842 cases) and Q4 (864 cases).
In Q2 and Q3 of 2024, Ogun State surpassed the FCT in the number of reported accidents.
Across these three states, there has been a notable decline in accident numbers, with an average decrease of approximately 37.6% between Q2 and Q3 2024.