Nigeria's GDP grew 4.43% in Q2 2026, says NBS

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The National Bureau of Statistics says Nigeria's economy grew by 4.43 percent in real terms in the second quarter of 2026. The bureau announced this in its latest GDP report for Q2 2026 on Monday.

Faster than last year

The latest growth rate is higher than the 4.23 percent recorded in Q2 2025. That represents a 0.2 percentage-point increase year-on-year.

What the report covers

The NBS GDP report tracks the performance of Nigeria's economy across sectors. It is a key indicator for policymakers, businesses, and investors monitoring the country's economic direction.

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