According to Tori.ng, Nigeria's ongoing economic reforms have led to the shutdown of 767 companies due to increasing production costs and a difficult business environment. This situation has sparked intense debate regarding the impact of these reforms on the economy.

Uganda's manufacturers are facing challenges such as high production costs, limited access to long-term capital, reliance on imported inputs, and fragmented supply chains. To address these issues, they are advocating for enhanced collaboration across supply chains, innovative financing solutions, and increased investment in value addition, according to The Independent.

At the Nigeria Ceramic Investment Summit and Product Exhibition 2026, stakeholders in Nigeria's ceramic industry emphasized the need for increased domestic investment, innovation, and stronger policy support to reduce the $2.1 billion spent on ceramic imports. They advocated for deeper collaboration to enhance the sector's role in industrialization, job creation, and economic diversification, according to Vanguard.

The Nigeria Textile Manufacturers Association (NTMA) has called for stronger government measures to protect the local textile industry from excessive imports, smuggling, and unfair foreign competition. Dr. Hamma Ali Kwajaffa, the Director-General of NTMA, emphasized the association's ongoing advocacy for decisive action during a program on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has urged the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, to turn recent promises regarding electricity sector reforms into tangible improvements in power supply. The organization emphasized that ongoing electricity failures are negatively impacting jobs and investments in Nigeria, stating that the economic consequences are no longer sustainable for the populace.

Aviation stakeholders in Nigeria have expressed worries regarding the growing number of state-owned airlines, cautioning that many of these ventures could face economic unsustainability due to escalating operational costs and inadequate aviation infrastructure. The concerns highlight the challenges facing the aviation sector in the country.