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NNPC profit falls 47.9% to N279 billion in July amid lower crude and gas output
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Emmanuel Azubuike , as published by Nairametrics
· September 2, 2026
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Key points In June, the company's profit after tax was N535 billion. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited recorded a profit after tax of N279 billion in July 2026.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited recorded a profit after tax of N279 billion in July 2026. This figure represents a decline of 47.9% from the previous month. In June, the company's profit after tax was N535 billion.
The decrease in profit is attributed to lower crude and gas output. Further details about the company's performance can be found through the source.
The source reports on the company's financials, providing information on the decline in profit and the factors contributing to it.
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Category: business Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Nairametrics Reading time: 1 min
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