Nigeria’s latest private-sector numbers offer one of the clearest signs yet that businesses are beginning to regain confidence. Business activity reportedly reached a five-month high, while the Nigerian Exchange Group’s market value has climbed to about ₦160 trillion. But the more interesting question is whether this improvement is the beginning of a broader economic recovery…
Nigeria is heading into the second half of 2026 with a mixed economic picture: the economy appears to be gaining momentum, but the naira remains under pressure and borrowing costs are still extremely high. A BusinessDay nowcast estimates that Nigeria’s economy could grow by 4.5% in Q2 2026, which would make it the fastest second-quarter…
President Bola Tinubu has assured executives from Deloitte Africa that Nigeria’s economy is on a steady growth trajectory, citing recent reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, improving investor confidence and sustaining long-term development. The President said his administration remains committed to fiscal discipline, private sector-led growth and policies that will strengthen the country’s economic fundamentals….
