Who’s Next? Nigeria’s Top 10 States by GDP and the Race to Break In

Lagos’s economy dwarfs every other state at ₦41.17 trillion, putting it in a league of its own. Behind the leader, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Delta, Anambra, Ondo, Ogun, Bayelsa and Niger are locked in a tight contest. Oil used to decide the pecking order, but manufacturing, trade and services are now reshaping the rankings. Which state will be the next to crack the top 10? And what strategic moves could propel them into Nigeria’s economic spotlight?

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