Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Nigeria's business environment maintained a positive trajectory in October, but companies across key sectors continued to face significant structural and financial constraints.

This is contained in the latest Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) report published by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and Stanbic IBTC.

According to the report released on Tuesday, the Current Business Performance Index rose to 111.3 points in October from 107.9 points in September, marking a 3.4-point increase and a 34.5-point improvement year-on-year compared with October 2024.

The index remained in the expansion zone, reflecting steady business activity and cautious optimism among firms.

The improvement was largely driven by stro...