Nigeria is getting closer to becoming a $1 trillion economy, as its economic growth measured in dollars has increased by 17%. This growth is supported by stronger economic activities in the country. In the second quarter of 2026, Nigeria's real GDP (which shows the actual economic performance) grew by 4.43% compared to the same time last year, which was slightly higher than the 4.23% growth in the second quarter of 2025 and an increase from 3.89% in the first quarter of 2026.
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