Is Ekocorp (EKOCORP) halal?

Under review

Ekocorp has not reached a conclusive verdict. Its business activity needs evidence-backed review before Qistal will publish a ruling either way.

NGX: EKOCORP · Services · Screened 30 Aug 2026

What Ekocorp does

EkoCorp Plc, which trades as Eko Hospitals, provides hospital and medical care services in Nigeria and is one of the country's largest private healthcare providers and the only one listed on the Nigerian Exchange. The company was founded in 1977 and is based in Lagos, operating three branches at Ikeja, Surulere and Ikoyi. It was established in 1982 as a successor to Mercy Specialist Clinic, a clinic operating in the late 1970s. The company was formerly known as Eko Hospital Limited and changed its name to EkoCorp Plc in January 1995. As at 2025-2026, it employs approximately 296 staff. Its services span medical practitioners, dieticians, diabetic nurse educators, foot care specialists and ophthalmologists, alongside consultant services covering general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, dental surgery, radiology, physiotherapy and other specialties. Services are delivered both directly and through health and medical insurance carriers.

Where the revenue comes from

Hospital and medical care services delivered across three Lagos facilities, billed directly to patients and through health insurance carriers.

Questions about EKOCORP

Is Ekocorp halal to invest in?

Not yet determined. Ekocorp (EKOCORP) does not currently carry a conclusive Qistal verdict.

How often is this verdict updated?

Qistal re-screens every NGX ticker when new audited or interim accounts are filed. This page always shows the date of the most recent screen.

Can this verdict change?

Yes. Compliance drifts as a company borrows, raises cash, or changes its business mix, so a verdict describes a moment rather than a permanent status.

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