AIHN says Nigerian firms sustain deals in tough year
The Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria credited domestic corporate resilience for maintaining merger, acquisition and debt market activity despite economic pressures. Association President Kemi Awodei told the organization’s Investment Banking Awards ceremony in Lagos that companies continued raising capital and pursuing strategic partnerships through difficult conditions.
The gathering recognized outstanding performance among issuing houses and investment banking professionals while introducing the association’s new executive leadership. Awodei emphasized that capital formation, acquisition efforts and debt offerings proceeded throughout the challenging period, demonstrating the determination of Nigerian businesses to access financial markets and execute growth strategies regardless of broader economic headwinds affecting operations.
