PwC: Nigeria’s Economy to Grow 4.2% in H2, Reform Gains Yet to Reach Households

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has projected that Nigeria's economy will grow by 4.2 percent in the second half of 2026, driven by higher crude oil production and stronger performance in dominant sectors. However, the firm noted that the country is struggling to translate recent macroeconomic stability into inclusive growth. The assessment is contained in PwC's H2 2026 Nigeria Economic Outlook, titled 'Unlocking Nigeria's Reform Dividend: From Macroeconomic Stabilisation to Inclusive Growth.' The report highlighted gains in foreign exchange stability, moderating inflation, stronger external reserves, increased revenue mobilisation, higher capital inflows, and resilient economic growth, but warned that structural constraints and transitional costs of reforms continue to limit the impact on households and businesses.

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