Nigeria's business community has much to celebrate as companies across the nation mark a full year of continuous expansion, according to the latest NESG Business Confidence Monitor report. This sustained growth throughout 2025 represents a significant achievement and signals growing economic stability in the country.

The Business Confidence Monitor, which tracks sentiment and performance across Nigeria's economy, confirms that businesses maintained their positive momentum through December 2025, capping off an impressive 12-month winning streak. The current business performance index registered 112 points in December, notably higher than the previous year's December reading by 11.2 points, demonstrating year-over-year progress that business owners can be proud of.

Particularly encouraging is the stellar performance of the agriculture sector, which experienced the strongest improvement among all industries, jumping an impressive 9.6 points to reach 112.9 index points. This agricultural surge is especially heartening for Nigeria's food security and rural development prospects. The manufacturing sector also contributed to the positive narrative, recording growth with a strong reading of 117.9 points.

What makes this sustained expansion even more remarkable is that all five major economic sectors remained in growth territory throughout December, showing broad-based strength across Nigeria's diverse economy. The trade sector led the pack with a robust 123.8 points, while services registered 104.3 points and non-manufacturing reached 101.8 points.

Adding to the encouraging news, the Central Bank of Nigeria reported strengthening domestic economic activity, with the Purchasing Managers' Index reaching 57.6 points in December. This represents the strongest activity momentum Nigeria has experienced in approximately five years, marking a significant milestone for economic development.

This sustained period of growth reflects the determination and adaptability of Nigerian business owners who have found innovative ways to navigate operational challenges. The fact that expansion has continued for an entire year demonstrates the underlying strength and potential of Nigeria's economy, as well as the entrepreneurial spirit that drives it forward.

The agricultural sector's exceptional performance is particularly promising, as it suggests improvements in food production and rural economic development. Meanwhile, manufacturing growth indicates increasing industrial capacity and job creation potential. The trade sector's strong showing reflects vibrant commercial activity and consumer engagement across the nation.

Looking ahead, the foundations laid during this 12-month growth period position Nigerian businesses well for continued success. The resilience demonstrated by companies across all sectors, combined with the strongest economic momentum in five years, creates an optimistic outlook for 2026 and beyond.

Business leaders and economic observers can take heart from these positive indicators, which showcase Nigeria's economic potential and the determination of its business community. As companies continue building on this solid foundation of sustained growth, there's every reason to expect that the expansion story will continue to unfold in encouraging ways throughout the coming year.