Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP grew by 4.43% year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, up from the 4.23% recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2025, and 3.89% in Q1 2026.
This is according to the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS.
The latest growth figure represents a 0.20 percentage-point increase compared with the same quarter last year, indicating a modest strengthening in economic activity.
According to the NBS, the agricultural sector recorded stronger growth during the quarter, while services also expanded.
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However, industrial growth slowed significantly compared with the corresponding period in 2025.
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