Tag: Private Sector

Conferences

Lagos urges private sector partnership to accelerate AI adoption

The Lagos State Government has said collaboration with the private sector is critical to accelerating artificial intelligence adoption in Nigeria, as stakeholders warn that innovation is advancing faster than governance and infrastructure. The position was reinforced at the “AI in Action Now” Conference 2026, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, where technology leaders, regulators and […]

Economy

Private sector credit rebounded to ₦75.8tn in December 2025

Private sector credit rose to N75.8 trillion in December 2025, up from N74.63 trillion in November, reflecting a modest rebound in lending activities at the end of the year. The data was released by the Central Bank of Nigeria as part of its latest monetary and credit statistics. While the increase points to improving lending […]

Private Sector in Nigeria
Economy

Private sector growth persists as PMI closes 2025 strong

The Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index report has shown that Nigeria’s private sector sustained its growth momentum at the end of 2025, supported by stronger customer demand that translated into higher new orders, output, and purchasing activity. According to the December 2025 report, firms recorded an increase in employment levels during the month, although the […]

Business

Private sector ends 2025 strong as PMI hits 53.5

Nigeria’s private sector closed 2025 on a firm note, with stronger customer demand sustaining growth in business activity and lifting the Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index to 53.5 in December 2025. This was disclosed in the latest PMI report released by the bank and compiled by S&P Global. The index is based on […]

Equity investors lose N1.5tn as bond yield rises
Business

Private sector growth hit 13-month high in December 2025

Nigeria’s private sector closed 2025 solidly in expansion territory as increased festive season demand pushed business activity to a 13-month high, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index. The headline PMI stood at 53.5 in December, slightly lower than the 53.6 recorded in November, but remained firmly above the 50.0 benchmark that separates […]

Equity investors lose N1.5tn as bond yield rises
Business

Nigeria’s private sector growth extends to 13th month

Nigeria’s private sector recorded another month of growth in November, supported by rising customer demand, new product launches, and easing inflationary pressures, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index report. The headline PMI for November stood at 53.6, which is above the 50.0 no-change threshold, signaling an improvement in business conditions for the […]

Maritime

Private sector welcomes N20bn insurance bond for containers

The Organised Private Sector, represented by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, has welcomed the introduction of a N20 billion collective insurance bond. This bond, backed by a consortium of insurers, is intended to replace the long-standing container deposit system in Nigeria’s maritime trade. The new scheme, designed to protect […]

News

ICYMI: Private sector employments drop first time in seven months – Report

Nigeria’s private sector saw its first employment decline in seven months, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index report for November. The decrease in staffing levels, ending a six-month period of job growth, was mainly observed in the services sector, though the drop was modest. The decline in employment reflects the ongoing […]

News

Creating business-friendly environment will boost diaspora remittances – Private sector

Members of the Organised Private Sector have called on the government to foster a business-friendly environment to attract increased diaspora remittances. They noted that remittances have become a crucial pillar of Nigeria’s economy, outpacing foreign direct investment in recent years. The World Bank reported that Nigeria received $20.1 billion in diaspora remittances in 2022, accounting […]