Presenting its August 2026 Business Confidence Monitor, BCM, report, the NESG said: “Nigeria’s business environment recorded stronger expansion in July 2026. The overall Current Business Performance Index stood at 108.6 points, up from 104.6 points in June 2026 and 105.4 points in July 2025. According to the NESG, “Sentiment was uneven across sectors, with Trade and Manufacturing recording the strongest optimism during the month. The cautious outlook reflects renewed cost pressures that could result from elevated energy prices in the coming months.” The report added that investment remained weak despite the improved business climate, stressing that: “The access-to-credit index recorded only a marginal decline.