Power outages increase operating costs for Nigerian businesses as growth slows

By Emmanuella Opara | November 6th, 2026 KEY POINTS MAIN STORY Frequent electricity outages and inadequate infrastructure are increasing operating costs for Nigerian businesses, as manufacturing and non-manufacturing activities recorded slower growth in October. The October 2026 Business Confidence Monitor by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group showed that Nigeria’s Current Business Performance Index declined to … Continue reading Power outages increase operating costs for Nigerian businesses as growth slows