PwC Nigeria Survey: 91% of CEOs Expect Nigeria's Economic Growth in 2026

PwC Nigeria conducted a survey revealing that 91% of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are optimistic about Nigeria's economic improvement in 2026, compared to 64% in 2025. The survey indicates a significant positive shift in CEOs' views on the local operating environment and global economic outlook. Cyber risks are a prominent concern, with 38% citing it as a threat. Additionally, CEOs are increasingly focusing on technology disruption, digital tools integration, cybersecurity, data governance, and the adoption of AI and other emerging technologies to scale operations. The survey also emphasized the importance of business leadership in supporting long-term development, infrastructure growth, tax compliance, and civic engagement.

At a roundtable session in Lagos, themed "Nigeria's Economic Outlook 2026: Executive Playbook for Growth, Resilience, and Efficiency," CEOs, C-suite leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders discussed strategies to translate macroeconomic stability into sustained growth. The session provided insights from PwC's West Africa Economic Outlook 2026 and Nigeria's 2026 budget and fiscal strategies. The survey findings highlighted CEOs' optimism and confidence in Nigeria's economic future, with 90% expecting economic improvement in the next 12 months. The role of business leadership in supporting public investment and sustainable growth was underscored.