Guinness Nigeria Q3 net up 46 pct to 11 bln naira

LAGOS, May 13 (Reuters) - Guinness Nigeria Plc (GUIN.LG: Quote, Profile, Research), a unit of the world's biggest alcoholics drinks group, Diageo (DGE.L: Quote, Profile, Research), recorded a 46 rise in net profit to 11.03 billion naira ($75 million) in its third quarter ended March 31, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) said on Wednesday.

Gross earnings at the brewer climbed 30 percent to 64.25 billion naira, its interim financials released on the floor of the NSE showed. ($1 = 146.20 naira) (Reporting by Tume Ahemba; Editing by Randy Fabi and John Wallace)