Blue-Chip Firms Report N27.8trn Revenue in 2025

In the 2025 financial year, 20 blue-chip companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) declared a total revenue of N27.8 trillion, representing a 28.7% increase from N21.62 trillion reported in the corresponding period of 2024. These companies, which include sectors such as cement manufacturing, telecommunications, power generation, oil and gas, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), generated an estimated N6.75 trillion profit before tax, a significant increase of 291.5% compared to N1.72 trillion in 2024.

Notably, MTN Nigeria Communications PLC (NGX: MTNN) led the revenue chart with N5.2 trillion, a 54.9% increase from N3.36 trillion in 2024. CEO Karl Toriola highlighted that 2025 marked a significant turnaround for the company, resuming dividend payments and restoring positive retained earnings.

Other notable performers included Dangote Cement PLC (NGX: DANGCEM) with N4.31 trillion and Seplat Energy (NGX: SEPLAT) with N4.14 trillion in revenue. Despite economic challenges such as double-digit inflation and high-interest rates, these companies demonstrated resilience and adaptability in a stabilizing business environment.