Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.07 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, described the development as a strong indication that the country’s economic reform agenda is strengthening macroeconomic stability and driving broad-based expansion.
In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Mrs Uloma Amadi, Edun said the latest figures highlight sustained economic momentum under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
He pointed out that the fourth-quarter growth marks one of the few occasions in the past decade - aside from the immediate post-COVID rebound - when quarterly expansion has surpassed four per cent. The 4.07 per cent growth follows a 4.23 per cent increase recorded in the second quarter of 2025 and represents a notable improvement from the 3.76 per cent achieved in the third quarter of 2024.
Broad-Based Sectoral Gains
Edun attributed the performance to stronger output across agriculture, industry and services.
The agricultural sector expanded by 4.0 per cent, up from 2.54 per cent in the corresponding quarter of 2024. The minister said improved security in farming communities and better access to inputs contributed to the increase.
Industry recorded 3.88 per cent growth, compared with 2.49 per cent a year earlier, driven by improved foreign exchange liquidity, energy sector reforms and enhanced investor confidence.
The services sector grew by 4.15 per cent, maintaining its position as the largest contributor to GDP. The growth was supported by sustained expansion in finance, telecommunications, trade and technology-driven activities.
Edun further noted that about 30 subsectors posted growth rates above three per cent, reflecting the depth and diversification of the country’s economic recovery.
Stronger Annual Performance
For the full year 2025, Nigeria’s real GDP grew by 3.87 per cent, compared with 3.38 per cent in 2024. The overall size of the economy rose to ₦441.5 trillion from ₦372.8 trillion the previous year.
According to the minister, the improved performance reflects tighter fiscal coordination, disciplined public spending, enhanced revenue mobilisation and continued implementation of structural reforms aimed at restoring economic credibility.
He added that the data reinforces investor confidence and signals that the country’s reform programme is gaining traction.
“The Ministry of Finance will continue to drive reform implementation, strengthen institutional collaboration and ensure transparent engagement with stakeholders to sustain this growth trajectory,” Edun said.
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