Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — Nigeria’s real GDP expanded by 4.07% in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking one of the strongest quarterly growth performances in a decade outside the immediate post-pandemic rebound, according to new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, lauded the figures, describing them as evidence that macroeconomic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are gaining traction.
The Q4 2025 growth follows a 4.23% expansion in Q2 2025 and represents a clear improvement over the 3.76% recorded in Q3 2024, signalling strengthening economic momentum.
Growth in Q4 2025 was driven by performance across agriculture, industry, and services.
Agriculture expanded by 4.0%, up from 2.54% in Q4 2024, supported by improved security in food-producing regions and better access to inputs.
Industry grew by 3.88%, compared to 2.49% in the corresponding period of 2024, reflecting improved foreign exchange liquidity, energy sector reforms, and rising investor confidence.
The services sector recorded 4.15% growth, with continued expansion in finance, telecommunications, trade, and technology-driven segments of the economy.
Approximately 30 subsectors posted growth rates above 3%, underscoring the breadth of the expansion and ongoing diversification beyond oil.
For the full year 2025, Nigeria’s real GDP grew by 3.87%, up from 3.38% in 2024. The size of the economy increased significantly to N441.5 trillion, compared to N372.8 trillion in the previous year.
According to Edun, the performance reflects improved fiscal coordination, disciplined expenditure management, enhanced revenue mobilisation, and continued structural reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic credibility.
The Minister noted that the latest data strengthens confidence among both domestic and international investors, reinforcing the perception that Nigeria’s reform programme is delivering measurable results.
He reaffirmed his commitment to sustained reform implementation, institutional coordination, and transparent engagement with stakeholders as the government seeks to consolidate macroeconomic stability and accelerate inclusive growth.
