President Tinubu Welcomes Nigeria’s 4.43% GDP Growth in Q2 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s 4.43 per cent Gross Domestic Product growth recorded in the second quarter of 2026, describing the figure as an encouraging sign of stronger economic performance.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the economy grew by 4.43 per cent in Q2 2026, up from 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.

The NBS report showed that agriculture, manufacturing, oil and gas and the services sector all recorded growth during the period, with services remaining the largest contributor to the nation’s GDP.

In nominal terms, Nigeria’s aggregate GDP stood at ₦119.27 trillion in Q2 2026, representing an 18.43 per cent increase from the ₦100.7 trillion recorded in Q2 2025.

The President said the latest figures demonstrate progress in the economy and assured Nigerians that his administration would continue working towards stronger and more sustainable economic growth.