Nigeria Business Events This Week: January Inflation Report and Circular Economy Week in Focus
Nigeria’s business calendar is packed with high-profile events from February 16 to 21, offering insights into the country’s economic trends, investment opportunities, and innovation landscape. From the release of January’s inflation report to industry-specific conferences, this week promises critical updates for policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is set to release Nigeria’s consumer price index (CPI) and inflation figures for January 2026. Analysts and businesses will closely monitor the report, following December 2025’s figures, which showed a CPI of 15.1% and food inflation at 10.84% year-on-year. The new data will provide fresh insight into price trends, cost-of-living conditions, and economic planning for the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Lagos hosts the Nigeria Circular Economy Week (NCEW) from February 16 to 19. The four-day event will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and policymakers to explore circular economy solutions. Attendees can expect plenaries, workshops, SME growth clinics, and investor matchmaking sessions, with a special focus on the country’s planned circular economy-themed fund aimed at turning innovative ideas into sustainable business impact.
Other significant events include the Proshare Economist Conference 2026 on February 17, which will be held virtually under the theme “Debt, Rates, and Growth: Can Nigeria Fund Itself Without Killing Private Investment?” Esteemed speakers from the federal government, Access Holdings, Cowry Asset Management, and academia will discuss fiscal sustainability, financing conditions, and strategies for economic growth. The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) breakfast roundtable will also convene in Lagos the same day, offering expert forecasts on Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook, with participation from IMF and World Bank officials.
The week wraps up with tech and leadership-focused gatherings, including Lagos Tech Fest (February 17–18), highlighting fintech, AI, and digital transformation, and the CEO Success Summit on February 21, aimed at founders and executives exploring growth frameworks and operational scalability. Meanwhile, the AERC Industrial Policy Conference in Nairobi runs through February 18, connecting African economists and policymakers to discuss industrialization and structural transformation strategies.
source: The cable