Is Guinness Nigeria (GUINNESS) halal?

Not compliant

Guinness Nigeria does not pass Shariah screening under the AAOIFI Standard.

NGX: GUINNESS · Breweries · Screened 1 Sept 2026

What Guinness Nigeria does

Guinness Nigeria Plc brews and distributes beverages in Nigeria and describes itself as the country's only Total Beverage Alcohol business, spanning stout, spirits and ready-to-drink formats alongside non-alcoholic malt. Its brands include Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Malta Guinness and Smirnoff Ice, produced under long-term licence and royalty agreements with Diageo. It operates breweries at Ogba, Benin and Aba, the last of which also serves as a logistics centre, and holds distribution agreements to export products to the United Kingdom and South Africa. In 2024 Tolaram Group acquired Diageo's 58.02% majority shareholding, taking Tolaram's stake to 70.86%. For the 18-month period ended 31 December 2025 revenue was N730.8 billion, up 144%, with gross profit up 152% to N230.5 billion, operating profit up 251% to N89.3 billion and net profit of N41.2 billion against a N54.8 billion loss in the prior 12-month period.

Where the revenue comes from

Alcoholic beverages including stout, spirits and ready-to-drink products, alongside non-alcoholic malt drinks. FY2025 covered an extended 18-month reporting period with revenue of N730.8 billion.

Questions about GUINNESS

Is Guinness Nigeria halal to invest in?

No. As of 1 September 2026, Guinness Nigeria (GUINNESS) does not pass Shariah screening under the AAOIFI Standard.

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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