APC BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Renewed Hope for Enterprise: Growth & Investment Surge

Tracking corporate reforms, FDI inflows, Dangote Refinery impact, NGX rally, and pathway to business-led $1tn+ economy by 2030.

NAIRA/USD (OFFICIAL) +0.4%

₦1,405.00

as at March 16, 2026 · NAFEM window
Reserves: $39.2bn Inflation: 15.1%
NGX All-Share Index (YTD 2026)

+18.2%

Strong rally
FDI Inflows (Q1 est.)

$2.8bn

+15% YoY
Power Generation Peak

7,200 MW

Record high
Policy Rate (MPR)

24.75%

CBN hold

APC Business Agenda: Real News

CBN Business Reforms
INVESTMENT CLIMATE

CBN Reforms Attract $10bn+ Portfolio Inflows: FX Liquidity Boost for Businesses

APC-backed managed float and new FX code draw foreign investors; manufacturing & tech sectors see improved access to dollars.

3 hours ago Read full
Dangote Refinery
INDUSTRY & REFINING

Dangote Refinery Hits 650k bpd, Plans Stock Listing: Boost for Local Business & Jobs

Africa's largest refinery reaches milestone; IPO expected soon, creating investment opportunities and reducing import costs for downstream firms.

6 hours ago Read full
Tax Reform
TAX & FISCAL

Taiwo Oyedele Tax Bills: Exemptions for SMEs, Incentives for Large Corporates

APC caucus fast-tracks reforms; VAT adjustments protect low earners while boosting enterprise investment and compliance.

1 day ago Read full
Business Impact Tracker
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NGX All-Share
+18% YTD on reform confidence
💰
FDI Inflows
up 15% driven by oil & tech
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Manufacturing PMI
expansion for 15+ months
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Dangote Refinery
650k bpd milestone, IPO soon
APC Business Council
  • Wale Edun
    Finance Minister – 'Inclusive growth priority'
  • Olayemi Cardoso
    CBN Gov: 'Rates to ease for business'
  • Heineken Lokpobiri
    Oil Minister: 'Refinery revolution underway'
APC Youth Enterprise

3M+ skills & startup jobs via 3E: Empower, Employ, Export initiative.

Quick Business Briefs
$1.2bn World Bank support for private sector (2026)
650k bpd Dangote Refinery milestone
3M+ jobs Youth skills under APC 3E program