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Economic recovery accelerates as Sept PMI rises to 53 points
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Urowayino Jeremiah , as published by Vanguard
· October 5, 2026
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Key points The Purchasing Managers Index, a monthly indicator of economic health, rose to 53 points in September. 7 points in August and extends the expansion of economic activity to a fourth consecutive month.
Economic recovery is gaining momentum, driven by a rebound in industrial activity and resilience in key economic areas. The Purchasing Managers Index, a monthly indicator of economic health, rose to 53 points in September. This marks an increase from 52.7 points in August and extends the expansion of economic activity to a fourth consecutive month.
The Central Bank of Nigeria's PMI report shows a sharp rebound in industrial activity, contributing to the economic upturn. The PMI measures the health of the manufacturing and services sectors.
Further details on the economic recovery and PMI report are available from the source.
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Category: business Published: October 5, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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