The revenue of Seplat Energy Plc for the 2025 financial year surged 144.2 per cent to $2.73bn (N4.14tn) compared to $1.12bn (N1.65tn) in 2024, reflecting what the company called a full year of contribution from its offshore assets.

This was disclosed in its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025, filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday.

The PUNCH reports that Seplat Energy Plc is an independent energy company listed on the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.

In the year under review, cash generated from operations stood at $1.17bn, up 276 per cent. Cash capex was $266.8bn. At the end of the year, the balance sheet remained robust, with net debt of $673.3m, down 25 per cent year-on-year from $897.8m. In returns to shareholders, the declared dividend for the fourth quarter was 8.3 cents per share, up 11 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 20 per cent YoY, consisting of 5.0c and 3.3c as special dividends. The total dividend declared for 2025 stood at 25.0c per share, equivalent to $150m and a 52 per cent increase on 2024.

On the operational front, the group production averaged 131,506 boepd (barrels of Oil Equivalent Per Day), up 148 per cent from 2024 (52,947 boepd), reflecting the first full year of offshore consolidation and within revised guidance. Onshore delivered 14 per cent production growth YoY, supported by the completion of the Sapele Gas Plant and new well inventory. The ANOH gas plant achieved its first gas in January 2026; production is stable at 50-70 MMscfd, with ~60 kbbl of condensate currently in storage. The group recorded only one Lost Time Injury on its operated assets in 2025 and has been at 11.4 million hours without LTI since September (2024: 11.0 million hours).

On the results, Seplat Energy Chief Executive Officer Roger Brown said, “In 2025, we clearly illustrated our ability to operate at scale. We benefited from the successful execution of several key offshore activities that kick-started life for Seplat as an offshore operator, while at the same time delivering onshore production performance that was the strongest in recent memory.

“At our CMD in September, we laid out our long-term ambition to ‘Build an African Energy Champion’, with a clear roadmap to grow working interest production to 200 kboepd by 2030. In 2025, we delivered the IGE replacement project offshore and the Sapele gas plant onshore. In recent weeks we were delighted to achieve first gas at the ANOH Gas Plant and are on track to double joint venture gas volumes at Oso-BRT to 240 MMscfd in 2H2026. Drilling will be a decisive factor in meeting our long-term growth ambitions, and I am pleased to announce that the first jack-up drilling rig is contracted, in-country and set to arrive at Oso in 3Q to commence a multi-year, multi-well drilling campaign.

“Finally, the cash generative nature of our asset base is clearly evident in our results, and by raising dividends by over 50 per cent to 25 cents per share alongside continued strengthening of our balance sheet and delivery of our work programmes, we are already well positioned to deliver on our planned $1bn cumulative return of capital to shareholders by 2030. Furthermore, the strength of the enlarged group has resulted in a notable lowering of our cost of debt, providing additional scope for long-term value creation.”

MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its position as a critical driver of the non-oil economy, posting a service revenue of N5.2tn in its 2025 audited financial results.

Beyond the impressive top-line growth, the company emphasised that its financial success is deeply intertwined with national development, standing firmly as one of the country’s largest corporate taxpayers and ensuring its profitability supports the Federal Government’s infrastructure and social welfare programmes.

The 2025 financial year, according to a statement from the firm, was described as a remarkable period of recovery and resilience for the company.

The Chief Executive Officer, Dr Karl Toriola, noted that 2025 marked a significant turning point with a return to profitability and a resilient balance sheet, which ultimately supported “accelerated network investment to enhance quality of service and user experience.”

To back up its commitment, MTN revealed that it invested a N1tn in capital expenditure in 2025 for network expansion. This massive CAPEX deployment serves as physical proof of its economic patriotism, ensuring that billions in retained earnings are poured directly back into building base stations, laying fibre optics, and creating thousands of local jobs.

Furthermore, the company’s leadership highlighted that its ability to aggressively fund its CAPEX obligations while navigating economic storms is an indicator that government policies are working.

MTN commended the government for its progressive policies, noting that its primary focus remains on keeping millions of Nigerians connected. This capital-intensive stability serves as an example that companies can indeed return to profitability, survive, and build critical infrastructure in Nigeria.

Consequently, MTN is leveraging its position as the most valuable company on the Nigerian Exchange to encourage local wealth creation.

With millions of direct and indirect Nigerian investors, the company has actively encouraged young Nigerians to bet on the country’s digital future by buying its shares, promising that robust CAPEX strategies will continue to deliver attractive long-term shareholder returns.

Indigenous conglomerate Transnational Corporation Plc has reported a 44 per cent rise in its Profit After Tax to N135.9bn compared to N94.1bn in the corresponding period of the previous year.

This was indicated in its audited full-year 2025 results filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday.

The PUNCH reports that Transcorp has investments in the power, hospitality and energy sectors of the economy.

In the period under review, the conglomerate also crossed the N1tn in total assets milestone for the first time in the group’s history. Revenue increased 33 per cent to N544bn compared to N408bn in FY 2024. Profit Before Tax rose 31 per cent to N179.5bn from N136.7bn in 2024. A closer look at the figures indicated that its power subsidiaries’ revenue grew 38 per cent to N483.97bn, driven by enhanced generation capacity and improved gas supply. In the hospitality sector, Transcorp Hotels Plc’s revenue increased 38 per cent to N97.04bn, supported by strong demand across rooms, conferencing, food & beverage, and premium guest experiences.

For the group, shareholders’ funds increased 47 per cent to N353.4bn as total borrowings reduced 15 per cent to N75.5bn, with a gearing ratio of 13 per cent.

In a statement accompanying the audited results released on the NGX, the chairman of Transcorp, Tony Elumelu, said, “Our 2025 results are not just strong; they are decisive. They reflect the power of a deliberately diversified portfolio, disciplined execution, and our unwavering belief in Nigeria’s long-term potential. In power, hospitality and energy, we are building platforms that deliver both commercial returns and social impact. In power, our integrated energy strategy is translating directly into measurable capacity growth and improved reliability.

“Transcorp Power increased available capacity to 625 MW, while TransAfam Power tripled peak generation capacity to 270 MW. These are not incremental gains; they are structural contributions to Nigeria’s energy security and industrial competitiveness. In hospitality, we continue to set the standard for excellence. The Transcorp Centre, Abuja, is redefining Nigeria’s capacity to host global events at scale and positioning our Group to capture significant future growth. We remain focused on one outcome: sustainable, long-term value creation. For our shareholders. For our partners. And for Nigeria’s economic transformation.”

The President/Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Owen Omogiafo, added, “Transcorp Group’s FY2025 performance reflects disciplined strategy execution and operational excellence across our portfolio. Crossing the N1tn total assets milestone is a defining achievement, a validation of the strength of our platform and the confidence of our investors. With 47 per cent growth in shareholders’ Funds and sustained profitability, we have closed the year with strong momentum.

“Guided by our purpose to ‘improve lives and transform Africa’, we continue to optimise our businesses to deliver superior stakeholder value. We provide investors with structured access to the Nigerian growth story and remain firmly committed to delivering sustainable returns while advancing broader economic development.”