Etranzact is rewriting the rules of profitability in Nigeria’s ICT sector.
In the first nine months of 2025, it turned ₦20.1 billion revenue into ₦2.4 billion profit, keeping nearly 12 kobo of every naira earned.

Etranzact Leads In Efficiency
Thanks to strong cost control and operational focus, the company outshone its peers, showing investors that efficiency pays.
Its performance signals disciplined management and a clear ability to scale sustainably in a competitive market.
CWG Shows Scale, Less Efficiency
Meanwhile, CWG Plc tells a different story.
Although it earned the highest revenue, ₦48.9 billion, and the largest absolute profit, ₦4.7 billion, its net margin remained only 9.6%.
Analysts point out that a broader service mix and higher operating costs limit efficiency.
This example proves that bigger revenue does not always translate into stronger profitability.
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Consequently, CWG demonstrates solid earnings but leaves room for operational improvement.
Chams Faces Margin Pressures
At the same time, Chams Plc faces an uphill battle.
Its ₦13.4 billion revenue produced just ₦500.7 million profit, a slim 3.7% margin.
Operational pressures and scaling challenges constrain the company’s ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
This thin margin highlights how cost management and efficiency remain crucial for smaller ICT firms in a competitive market.
Together, these results reveal the sector’s dynamics.
Etranzact converts revenue to profit efficiently, CWG achieves moderate gains, and Chams struggles to maintain margins.
As Nigeria’s ICT industry grows through digital adoption and payment technologies, only firms with focus and cost discipline, like Etranzact, can fully monetise these opportunities.
In short, the story is clear: strategy and operational efficiency matter as much as revenue size, shaping the investment landscape for 2025.

