Nigeria Posts Fastest Quarterly GDP Growth in Five Years in Q2 2026

Nigeria's economy recorded its fastest quarterly growth rate in five years in the second quarter of 2026, with analysis attributing the expansion to simultaneous gains in both oil and non-oil sectors including telecoms and agriculture. The growth rate is being cited as a meaningful macro tailwind for investor and founder confidence, though analysts note it faces a political test over job creation and food security ahead of the 2027 elections.