ETERNA PLC
ETERNA 35.00 NGN 0.00 ( 0.00 %)
Open
35.00
High
0.00
Low
0.00
Close
35.00
Year High
51.00
Year Low
27.90
Volumn
469,324
Value
16,401,653.00
Company News
Eterna grows 2025 profit by 53%
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:52:24 GMT — MSN
Eterna grows 2025 profit by 53% MSN read more
ETERNA : ETERNA PLC DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:43:05 GMT — marketscreener.com
ETERNA : ETERNA PLC DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT marketscreener.com read more
Eterna Plc posts N7.27 billion profit, proposes dividend
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:45:13 GMT — Peoples Gazette Nigeria
Eterna Plc posts N7.27 billion profit, proposes dividend Peoples Gazette Nigeria read more
Eterna Plc (ETERNA.ng) 2025 Annual Report
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:06:09 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Eterna Plc (ETERNA.ng) 2025 Annual Report AfricanFinancials read more
Eterna records 52.9% growth in profit before tax for 2025
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:29:56 GMT — Businessday NG
Eterna records 52.9% growth in profit before tax for 2025 Businessday NG read more
Eterna Plc posts 52.9% growth in PBT
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:02:40 GMT — The Nation Newspaper
Eterna Plc posts 52.9% growth in PBT The Nation Newspaper read more
Eterna Plc set to raise N21.52 billion through rights issue
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Premium Times Nigeria
Eterna Plc set to raise N21.52 billion through rights issue Premium Times Nigeria read more
Eterna Grows 2025 Profit by 53%, Announces Dividend
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:14 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Eterna Grows 2025 Profit by 53%, Announces Dividend Punch Newspapers read more
Eterna grows profit by 52.9 per cent, revenue hits N302 billion
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:18:00 GMT — The Guardian Nigeria News
Eterna grows profit by 52.9 per cent, revenue hits N302 billion The Guardian Nigeria News read more
Eterna Plc Declares N2.92bn PAT in FY 2025 Audited Results; (SP: N34.9)
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:22:31 GMT — Proshare
Eterna Plc Declares N2.92bn PAT in FY 2025 Audited Results; (SP: N34.9) Proshare read more
Eterna Opens Rights Issue At 37% Discount To Raise Capital
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Eterna Opens Rights Issue At 37% Discount To Raise Capital MarketForces Africa read more
Eterna Plc (ETERNA.ng) 2025 Abridged Report
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Eterna Plc (ETERNA.ng) 2025 Abridged Report AfricanFinancials read more
Eterna beats forecast, posts highest profit in a decade
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:41:14 GMT — Businessday NG
Eterna beats forecast, posts highest profit in a decade Businessday NG read more
Eterna Plc(1)
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:04:37 GMT — Channels Television
Eterna Plc(1) Channels Television read more
Eterna Plc Declares N2.28bn PAT in FY 2025 Unaudited Results; (SP: N32.5k)
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:06:44 GMT — Proshare
Eterna Plc Declares N2.28bn PAT in FY 2025 Unaudited Results; (SP: N32.5k) Proshare read more
Eterna Sets Q1 2026 Post-Tax Profit At N485 Million
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Eterna Sets Q1 2026 Post-Tax Profit At N485 Million MarketForces Africa read more
Eterna Plc (ETERNA.ng) Q32025 Interim Report
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Eterna Plc (ETERNA.ng) Q32025 Interim Report AfricanFinancials read more
Eterna Plc opens N21.52b rights issue to fund expansion
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT — The Guardian Nigeria News
Eterna Plc opens N21.52b rights issue to fund expansion The Guardian Nigeria News read more
Eterna Value Shrinks By 15%, Investors Take Profit Amidst Forecast
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Eterna Value Shrinks By 15%, Investors Take Profit Amidst Forecast MarketForces Africa read more
Eterna Plc returns to profitability after two-year losses
Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:35:43 GMT — Businessday NG
Eterna Plc returns to profitability after two-year losses Businessday NG read more
Eterna Plc Posts 69% Profit Growth in 2025 Despite Revenue Dip
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Investors King
Eterna Plc Posts 69% Profit Growth in 2025 Despite Revenue Dip Investors King read more
Why Eterna is launching N21.52bn rights issue
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:39:32 GMT — Businessday NG
Why Eterna is launching N21.52bn rights issue Businessday NG read more
Eterna grows revenue by 71% to N313bn, returns to profitability
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:34:49 GMT — Businessday NG
Eterna grows revenue by 71% to N313bn, returns to profitability Businessday NG read more
Eterna Plc launches N21.5bn rights issue
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Premium Times Nigeria
Eterna Plc launches N21.5bn rights issue Premium Times Nigeria read more
Eterna opens N21.5bn rights issue to drive expansion
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Eterna opens N21.5bn rights issue to drive expansion Punch Newspapers read more
Eterna Commences N21.52bn Rights Issue to Drive Growth Strategy
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT — THISDAYLIVE
Eterna Commences N21.52bn Rights Issue to Drive Growth Strategy THISDAYLIVE read more
Eterna Plc Announces the Appointment of Olumide Adeosun as the Managing Director
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:38:42 GMT — Proshare
Eterna Plc Announces the Appointment of Olumide Adeosun as the Managing Director Proshare read more
Eterna Plc Launches Self-Service Fuel Stations in Partnership with Fuelmetrics Limited
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Techpoint Africa
Eterna Plc Launches Self-Service Fuel Stations in Partnership with Fuelmetrics Limited Techpoint Africa read more
Eterna launches N21.5bn Rights Issue
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Eterna launches N21.5bn Rights Issue Punch Newspapers read more
Eterna Urges Shareholders to Buy N21.5bn Rights Issue Via NGX Invest Platform
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Business Post Nigeria
Eterna Urges Shareholders to Buy N21.5bn Rights Issue Via NGX Invest Platform Business Post Nigeria read more
Eterna commits to energy sufficiency, rolls out self-service
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT — The Guardian Nigeria News
Eterna commits to energy sufficiency, rolls out self-service The Guardian Nigeria News read more
Eterna Plc Commences Rights Issue of 978.1 Million Shares at ₦22 Per Share
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Investors King
Eterna Plc Commences Rights Issue of 978.1 Million Shares at ₦22 Per Share Investors King read more
Eterna records N261 billion fuel sales as 2025 profit hits N7.2 billion
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:17:37 GMT — Nairametrics
Eterna records N261 billion fuel sales as 2025 profit hits N7.2 billion Nairametrics read more
Conoil, Eterna, others join Dangote's free fuel delivery scheme
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:49:28 GMT — MSN
Conoil, Eterna, others join Dangote's free fuel delivery scheme MSN read more
Eterna Plc opens N21.52 billion Rights Issue to fund expansion, strengthen balance sheet
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Eterna Plc opens N21.52 billion Rights Issue to fund expansion, strengthen balance sheet Nairametrics read more
Eterna grows 2025 profit to N6.8 billion on FX gains, leaner costs
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Eterna grows 2025 profit to N6.8 billion on FX gains, leaner costs Nairametrics read more
Eterna CEO Adeosun Seeks Targeted Funding To Boost LPG Use
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Eterna CEO Adeosun Seeks Targeted Funding To Boost LPG Use MarketForces Africa read more
Eterna Plc Unveils N22-Per-Share Rights Issue to Raise N21.5bn for Growth Plans
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Investors King
Eterna Plc Unveils N22-Per-Share Rights Issue to Raise N21.5bn for Growth Plans Investors King read more
Fortis, Prem Paint, Eterna, others emerge as stocks to watch
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT — ripplesnigeria.com
Fortis, Prem Paint, Eterna, others emerge as stocks to watch ripplesnigeria.com read more
Eterna commences N21.52bn Rights Issue in fresh capital raise
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Businessday NG
Eterna commences N21.52bn Rights Issue in fresh capital raise Businessday NG read more
Eterna Plc announces N21 billion Rights Issue: Investors takeaway
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Eterna Plc announces N21 billion Rights Issue: Investors takeaway Nairametrics read more
Eterna eyes N21.52b from rights issue to expand operations
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT — The Guardian Nigeria News
Eterna eyes N21.52b from rights issue to expand operations The Guardian Nigeria News read more
Eterna Plc reports N1.6 billion Pre-tax profit in H1 2025
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Premium Times Nigeria
Eterna Plc reports N1.6 billion Pre-tax profit in H1 2025 Premium Times Nigeria read more
Eterna commences N21.52bn Rights Issue to drive expansion, strengthen balance sheet
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Vanguard News
Eterna commences N21.52bn Rights Issue to drive expansion, strengthen balance sheet Vanguard News read more
Eterna PLC Targets ₦21.52bn Through Rights Issue
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Channels Television
Eterna PLC Targets ₦21.52bn Through Rights Issue Channels Television read more
Eterna Plc Posts 71% Revenue Growth in 2024
Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Eterna Plc Posts 71% Revenue Growth in 2024 Punch Newspapers read more
Eterna shares recover over 21% in October, eye levels above N50
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Eterna shares recover over 21% in October, eye levels above N50 Nairametrics read more
Eterna eyes N130m in Q4 profit, targets N1bn for full year
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday NG
Eterna eyes N130m in Q4 profit, targets N1bn for full year Businessday NG read more
Eterna, Castrol push for growth, unveil plans for lubricant market
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT — The Guardian Nigeria News
Eterna, Castrol push for growth, unveil plans for lubricant market The Guardian Nigeria News read more
Eterna Plc revenue surge by 71% in 2024
Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Premium Times Nigeria
Eterna Plc revenue surge by 71% in 2024 Premium Times Nigeria read more
L–R: Mr. Emmanuel Omuojine (Non-Executive Director);, Mrs. Bunmi Agagu-Adu (Executive Director);,Mrs. Godrey Ogbechie (Non-Executive Director);,Mr. Olumide Adeosun (Managing Director/CEO);,Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, OON (Chairman, Board of Directors)
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Channels Television
L–R: Mr. Emmanuel Omuojine (Non-Executive Director);, Mrs. Bunmi Agagu-Adu (Executive Director);,Mrs. Godrey Ogbechie (Non-Executive Director);,Mr. Olumide Adeosun (Managing Director/CEO);,Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, OON (Chairman, Board of Directors) Channels Television read more
Eterna Plc Reports ₦1.6bn Pre-Tax Profit In H1 2025
Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Channels Television
Eterna Plc Reports ₦1.6bn Pre-Tax Profit In H1 2025 Channels Television read more
Eterna reports N1.6b H1 profit
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT — The Nation Newspaper
Eterna reports N1.6b H1 profit The Nation Newspaper read more
Eterna Plc maintains profitability, reports N1.6 billion Pre-tax Profit in H1 2025
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Eterna Plc maintains profitability, reports N1.6 billion Pre-tax Profit in H1 2025 Nairametrics read more
Eterna vs Conoil: A tale of two oil marketers, and who is better?
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Eterna vs Conoil: A tale of two oil marketers, and who is better? Nairametrics read more
Eterna, Nigerian Enamelware, PZ, others emerge as top stocks to watch
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT — ripplesnigeria.com
Eterna, Nigerian Enamelware, PZ, others emerge as top stocks to watch ripplesnigeria.com read more
Eterna Plc reports N1.6bn H1 profit
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Eterna Plc reports N1.6bn H1 profit Punch Newspapers read more
Eterna gets shareholder backing for N50 billion capital raise at AGM
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Eterna gets shareholder backing for N50 billion capital raise at AGM Nairametrics read more
Eterna Plc Reports 71% Revenue Growth, Ratifies New Leadership At 32nd AGM
Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Channels Television
Eterna Plc Reports 71% Revenue Growth, Ratifies New Leadership At 32nd AGM Channels Television read more
Eterna secures shareholders’ nod to raise N50b for expansion
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT — The Guardian Nigeria News
Eterna secures shareholders’ nod to raise N50b for expansion The Guardian Nigeria News read more
Eterna, Fuelmetrics partner to automate fuel retail in Nigeria
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:36:24 GMT — Businessday NG
Eterna, Fuelmetrics partner to automate fuel retail in Nigeria Businessday NG read more
Eterna Begins Rights Issue, Seeks ₦21.52bn Capital Raise - Tech | Business | Economy
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Techeconomy
Eterna Begins Rights Issue, Seeks ₦21.52bn Capital Raise - Tech | Business | Economy Techeconomy read more
Eterna Launches N21.52bn Rights Issue
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:01:35 GMT — LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Eterna Launches N21.52bn Rights Issue LEADERSHIP Newspapers read more
Stock market closes week with N119bn gain
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT — Vanguard News
Stock market closes week with N119bn gain Vanguard News read more
Eterna, Fuelmetrics partner on self-service fuel stations
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT — The Nation Newspaper
Eterna, Fuelmetrics partner on self-service fuel stations The Nation Newspaper read more
Eterna CEO calls for targeted funding to boost LPG consumption in Nigeria
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT — The Sun Nigeria
Eterna CEO calls for targeted funding to boost LPG consumption in Nigeria The Sun Nigeria read more
High cost of gas cylinders promoting firewood cooking — Eterna
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
High cost of gas cylinders promoting firewood cooking — Eterna Punch Newspapers read more
Conoil, Eterna, others join Dangote’s free fuel delivery scheme
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Conoil, Eterna, others join Dangote’s free fuel delivery scheme Punch Newspapers read more
Eterna’s Revenue Jumps 71% to N313.6bn, Firm Ratifies New Leadership
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT — THISDAYLIVE
Eterna’s Revenue Jumps 71% to N313.6bn, Firm Ratifies New Leadership THISDAYLIVE read more
Eterna Plc Slumps By 19% As Investors Sentiments Switch
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Eterna Plc Slumps By 19% As Investors Sentiments Switch MarketForces Africa read more
Targeted Funding Will Boost LGP Consumption In Nigeria — Eterna CEO, Adeosun
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Channels Television
Targeted Funding Will Boost LGP Consumption In Nigeria — Eterna CEO, Adeosun Channels Television read more
Eterna Plc beats Q1 2025 forecast with N1.4bn pre-tax profit amid zero FX loss
Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Eterna Plc beats Q1 2025 forecast with N1.4bn pre-tax profit amid zero FX loss Nairametrics read more
Eterna Plc Gains 32% On Renew Interest In Oil Stock
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Eterna Plc Gains 32% On Renew Interest In Oil Stock MarketForces Africa read more
Eterna Plc (ETERNA.ng) 2024 Abridged Report
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Eterna Plc (ETERNA.ng) 2024 Abridged Report AfricanFinancials read more
Most indebted listed oil and gas companies as of June 2025
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Most indebted listed oil and gas companies as of June 2025 Nairametrics read more
NGX reopens in September on bearish note, capitalisation dips by N362 billion
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT — The Guardian Nigeria News
NGX reopens in September on bearish note, capitalisation dips by N362 billion The Guardian Nigeria News read more
Presco Plc Commences ₦236.67 Billion Rights Issue to Fund Expansion and Acquisitions
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Investors King
Presco Plc Commences ₦236.67 Billion Rights Issue to Fund Expansion and Acquisitions Investors King read more
Eterna Plc projects return to profitability after N12 billion loss in 2023
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday NG
Eterna Plc projects return to profitability after N12 billion loss in 2023 Businessday NG read more
SEC re-opens Eterna Plc's right issue, as offers close this
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:02:43 GMT — Proshare
SEC re-opens Eterna Plc's right issue, as offers close this Proshare read more
Eterna Plc Appoint Mr David Edet as Company Secretary / Legal Adviser
Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:30:40 GMT — Proshare
Eterna Plc Appoint Mr David Edet as Company Secretary / Legal Adviser Proshare read more
Eterna Plc Becomes an Official Domestic Sales Distributor of Dangote Petroleum Refinery
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 02:15:19 GMT — Proshare
Eterna Plc Becomes an Official Domestic Sales Distributor of Dangote Petroleum Refinery Proshare read more
Eternal Oil Declares N1.4bn Pre-Tax Profit In Q1 2025
Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Channels Television
Eternal Oil Declares N1.4bn Pre-Tax Profit In Q1 2025 Channels Television read more
Eterna Plc Reports N157.7 Half Year Revenue
Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Daily Trust
Eterna Plc Reports N157.7 Half Year Revenue Daily Trust read more
Preline Limited launches takeover bid for Eterna Plc
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT — The ICIR
Preline Limited launches takeover bid for Eterna Plc The ICIR read more
Nigeria strengthens aviation infrastructure with launch of 15 million-litre jet fuel depot
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Business Insider Africa
Nigeria strengthens aviation infrastructure with launch of 15 million-litre jet fuel depot Business Insider Africa read more
Eterna Plc (Nigeria) – Completion of mandatory takeover of 1.3mn shares by Preline Ltd
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Eterna Plc (Nigeria) – Completion of mandatory takeover of 1.3mn shares by Preline Ltd AfricanFinancials read more
Eterna Plc begins ‘Into-Plane’ JET A1 operations
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT — The Nation Newspaper
Eterna Plc begins ‘Into-Plane’ JET A1 operations The Nation Newspaper read more
Eterna Plc Announces Adeosun as New MD/CEO
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Energy Focus Report
Eterna Plc Announces Adeosun as New MD/CEO Energy Focus Report read more
Eterna PLC Financial Statements – NSENG:ETERNA
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 03:28:29 GMT — TradingView — Track All Markets
Eterna PLC Financial Statements – NSENG:ETERNA TradingView — Track All Markets read more
Eterna grows revenue N313bn, returns to profitability
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Eterna grows revenue N313bn, returns to profitability Punch Newspapers read more
Oando, Eterna Gain Weight as Investors’ Keep Eyes on Oil Stocks
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Oando, Eterna Gain Weight as Investors’ Keep Eyes on Oil Stocks MarketForces Africa read more
Eterna Plc to become official distributor of Dangote refinery products
Sat, 20 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT — african markets
Eterna Plc to become official distributor of Dangote refinery products african markets read more
Eterna Plc (Nigeria) appoints Mr. Benjamin Nwaezeigwe as Managing Director/CEO
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Eterna Plc (Nigeria) appoints Mr. Benjamin Nwaezeigwe as Managing Director/CEO AfricanFinancials read more
Eterna Plc Issues Update on the Criminal Case in Respect of Fuel Subsidy Fraud
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:48:15 GMT — Proshare
Eterna Plc Issues Update on the Criminal Case in Respect of Fuel Subsidy Fraud Proshare read more
Eterna Plc announces Adeosun as CEO
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Eterna Plc announces Adeosun as CEO Punch Newspapers read more
Preline Limited completes acquisition of 0.10% equity stake in Eterna Plc
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:37:27 GMT — fundvinesecurities.com
Preline Limited completes acquisition of 0.10% equity stake in Eterna Plc fundvinesecurities.com read more
Rainoil acquires majority stake in Eterna plc
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:17:30 GMT — Businessday NG
Rainoil acquires majority stake in Eterna plc Businessday NG read more
Eterna Plc names Olumide Adeosun as new managing director
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:56:23 GMT — Businessday NG
Eterna Plc names Olumide Adeosun as new managing director Businessday NG read more
Eterna Releases Earnings Forecast For Q1-2024
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Eterna Releases Earnings Forecast For Q1-2024 MarketForces Africa read more
Eterna’s cash from operations turns negative for first time in 4 years
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday NG
Eterna’s cash from operations turns negative for first time in 4 years Businessday NG read more