FCMB Capital Markets Limited, a subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc, has been honoured as the “Best Corporate Bond House of the Year” at the 2025 Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria (AIHN) Investment Banking Awards in Lagos.
The award highlights the firm’s leadership in structuring, arranging, and executing major corporate bond transactions that support business expansion and strengthen Nigeria’s capital markets.
The AIHN Awards celebrate investment banking institutions that demonstrate innovation, consistency, and excellence in capital raising, advisory services, and regulatory compliance.
Reacting to the honour, Femi Badeji, Executive Director, Coverage & Investment Banking at FCMB Group Plc, said the recognition validates the firm’s commitment to delivering strong capital solutions.
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“This recognition reinforces the value of the work we do with our clients. Our focus is to provide solutions that help businesses raise capital, increase growth, and navigate an evolving market. We appreciate the trust our clients place in us and remain committed to supporting their ambitions,” Badeji stated.
Managing Director of FCMB Capital Markets, Ikechukwu Omeruah, described the award as a testament to the company’s disciplined approach.
“This award speaks to the discipline and clarity we bring to every transaction. Our role is to connect businesses to capital in ways that strengthen industries and enable long-term growth. We thank AIHN, our clients, partners, and employees for their support as we continue to deepen our impact in the market,” Omeruah said.
Over the past five years, FCMB Capital Markets has arranged significant debt and equity capital for organisations across vital sectors of the Nigerian economy. Between 2024 and 2025 alone, the firm led several major corporate bond issuances, consolidating its market leadership and broadening financing options for businesses.
The firm was also ranked No. 1 on the FMDQ Securities Exchange League Table for bond listings and commercial paper quotations in the first half of 2025.
FCMB Capital Markets provides advisory and capital-raising services across oil and gas, power, telecoms, real estate, consumer goods, financial services, and more. Its offerings include debt and equity issuance, project and structured finance, M&A advisory, divestitures, and corporate restructuring.
