Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- The latest PMI report released by the apex bank shows broad-based improvement across key sectors, reinforcing signs that the recovery, which gathered momentum in 2025, has carried into the new year.

The reading remains well above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, signalling sustained increases in output, demand, and business confidence.



The News Chronicle understands that the strong showing reflects steady demand conditions and improved operating environments, even as businesses continue to navigate structural constraints.

Out of 36 subsectors covered in the survey, 31 recorded expansion during the month, highlighting the depth of the current growth cycle.

Industry-led performance...