Nigeria’s crude petroleum sector grows 16.4%, exits contraction despite lower production

Nairametrics | 31-05-2026 12:18am |

In the first quarter of 2026, Nigeria's crude petroleum sector experienced a growth of 16.37% year-on-year in nominal terms, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This growth signifies a notable recovery from previous contractions, even as the country faced a decline in oil production during the same period. The data highlights the resilience of the sector amidst challenging production conditions.

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