Nigeria’s economic data tells a recovery story. The lived experience of most Nigerians tells a survival story. In 2026, that gap has become the defining challenge of economic reform.
Official indicators point upward. Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.07 percent year-on-year in real terms in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks an improvement from 3.76 percent in the corresponding period of 2024, signalling a stronger year-end performance. Investor sentiment has strengthened in parts of t
