Nigeria’s growth numbers are up, but where’s the feeling on the ground?


Yes, the numbers are up, but the mood is down. Nigeria’s latest economic figures tell a story few citizens recognise.

According to the Q1 2025 GDP Report, the economy grew 3.13 persistent year-on-year in real terms, an improvement over the 2.27 percent recorded in Q1 2024. That’s a solid uptick and the best first-quarter performance in over a year. But the story beneath the surface is more layered.

The numbers at a glance

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), three sectors including services, industry,

Yes, the numbers are up, but the mood is down. Nigeria’s latest economic figures tell a story few citizens recognise.

According to the Q1 2025 GDP Report, the economy grew 3.13 persistent year-on-year in real terms, an improvement over the 2.27 percent recorded in Q1 2024. That’s a solid uptick and the best first-quarter performance in over a year. But the story beneath the surface is more layered.

The numbers at a glance

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), three sectors including services, industry,

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