Nigeria's Economy Gains Momentum, But Fuel Subsidy Debate and Security Challenges Persist

Nigeria's GDP grew by 4.43% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.23% a year ago, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The expansion was driven by a robust 4.39% growth in agriculture and a 4.60% surge in the services sector, while industrial growth slowed significantly to 3.96% from 7.46% in the same period last year. This modest uptick signals resilience, but the cooling industrial engine raises...