The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) reported significant financial growth for April, with revenues reaching N4.97 trillion, an increase from N2.77 trillion in March. Profit after tax also rose to N481 billion, up from N276 billion the previous month. Despite these impressive figures, concerns about public dissatisfaction persist, highlighting a disconnect between corporate profits and the experiences of the populace, according to Daily Trust.

Uganda Clays Limited reported a net profit of Shs142 million ($39,453) for the year ending December 2025, marking a recovery from a loss of Shs4.9 billion in 2024. This turnaround is attributed to improved efficiency and lower production costs, despite increased finance costs. The company faced operational disruptions and high costs in previous years, but revenue increased by 10% during this period, according to Uganda Business News.

According to PwC, family-owned businesses in Africa have shown greater resilience than those globally, with 66% reporting sales growth in the past year despite facing inflation, tax challenges, and economic uncertainty. This performance highlights the strength of African family businesses in a challenging economic environment.

In the first quarter of 2026, Nigeria's manufacturing sector contributed significantly to government revenue, generating a total of N404.07 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax (CIT). This included N329.59 billion from VAT and N74.48 billion from CIT, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

In June 2026, the market capitalization of Nigeria's largest listed companies, categorized as SWOOT (Stocks Worth Over One Trillion Naira), decreased by N11.97 trillion month-on-month. This decline was attributed to profit-taking and foreign exchange pressures, leading to a significant sell-off in the stock market, according to Nairametrics.

Nigeria's manufacturing sector reported a record remittance of N329.59 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) for the first quarter of 2026, marking the highest quarterly contribution in four years, according to Punch.