Report: Nigeria Leads Africa’s Economy, Lags in Global…

Nigeria has been ranked as the best-performing African economy in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Nigeria Ranks 55th Globally, Leads Africa In IMD Economic Performance

Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s best-performing economy on the economic performance pillar of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, despite slipping further in the overall global competitiveness rankings due to persistent infrastructure deficits, weak institutions and macroeconomic challenges
Nigeria leads, Egypt lags as Africa’s private sector posts mixed performance in 2025 – Businessfront

Nigeria leads, Egypt lags as Africa’s private sector posts mixed performance in 2025 PMI data shows uneven business conditions as inflation, demand and currency pressures diverge.