Nigeria’s GDP Growth Accelerates to 3.89% in Q1 2026, Led by Agriculture Recovery

Nigeria’s real GDP rose by 3.89% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, up from 3.13% in Q1 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The agriculture sector drove much of the improvement with output expanding by 3.15%, a sharp recovery from just 0.07% growth in the same period last year. Analysts attribute this rebound to better production conditions and a gradual stabilisation of the food supply chain after challenges from insecurity, inflation and logistics. These figures fuel discussions on the country’s broader economic recovery as policymakers step up efforts to sustain growth across key sectors, including services and industry.

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