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Nigeria’s business performance index rises to 112.7 in August, highest since February 2026
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Olalekan Adigun , as published by Nairametrics
· September 5, 2026
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Key points The index has reached its highest level since February 2026. Business performance has shown an upward trend, with the composite Current Business Performance Index rising to 112.
Business performance has shown an upward trend, with the composite Current Business Performance Index rising to 112.7 points in August. This represents an increase from 108.6 points in July. The index has reached its highest level since February 2026.
The expansion of the business environment is indicated by the rise in the Current Business Performance Index. Further details on this development are available from the source.
The increase in the index suggests a positive movement in business performance, with August's figure being the highest in several months. For more information on the business performance index, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: business Published: September 5, 2026 Source: Nairametrics Reading time: 1 min
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