Nigeria’s GDP Slows to 3.89% in Q1, Driven By Services Sector
• Non-oil sector contributed 96.08%, oil 3.92% • Oil production drops to 1.55 million barrels per day James Emejo in Abuja The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate declined
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• Non-oil sector contributed 96.08%, oil 3.92% • Oil production drops to 1.55 million barrels per day James Emejo in Abuja The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate declined
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Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.89% in Q1 2026, driven by strong performance in agriculture and telecommunications, despite a decline in oil production.
Oil prices have dropped by 6% to a six-week low, driven by optimism surrounding a potential peace deal between the US and Iran. This decline could impact Nigeria's oil revenue significantly.
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