NESG Unveils 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook, Calls for Consolidation of Reform Gains
By GLEBM News Desk
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has officially launched its 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook Report, setting out its assessment of Nigeria’s economic direction following recent stabilisation reforms and outlining policy priorities for the year ahead.
The report was unveiled in Lagos on Thursday, 15 January 2026, during a stakeholder engagement that brought together policymakers, private sector leaders, and development partners.
According to the NESG, the 2026 outlook evaluates Nigeria’s economic prospects in the context of reforms implemented over the past two years, including fiscal adjustments, foreign exchange management changes, and measures aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability. The report provides analysis of medium-term growth trends, investment flows, and sectoral performance across the economy.
The NESG said the outlook places strong emphasis on the need to consolidate gains from economic stabilisation and ensure that improvements in macroeconomic indicators translate into inclusive and sustainable growth. It noted that while stabilisation efforts have helped restore confidence, deeper structural reforms are required to unlock broad-based economic expansion.
Key sectors highlighted in the report include manufacturing, agriculture, and services, which the NESG described as critical drivers of job creation, productivity growth, and private sector-led development. The organisation stressed that policy consistency, regulatory clarity, and improved infrastructure are essential to boosting investment in these sectors.
The outlook also underscored the importance of strengthening private sector confidence, noting that predictable policies and effective implementation are necessary to encourage long-term investment and business expansion. According to the NESG, translating reform outcomes into tangible benefits for businesses and households will be central to sustaining economic momentum in 2026.
In addition, the report outlines policy recommendations aimed at improving competitiveness, enhancing productivity, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, which the NESG described as key contributors to economic resilience and employment.
The launch of the 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook forms part of the NESG’s broader engagement with government and the private sector, as it continues to provide evidence-based policy analysis and advocate reforms that support sustainable economic growth.
— GLEBM News
