Nigeria’s trade surplus rises to N7.5tn as imports crash in Q1 2026

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

In the first quarter of 2026, Nigeria's trade surplus surged to N7.549 trillion, with total merchandise trade at N34.78 trillion. This increase was driven by a sharp decline in imports. The country recorded a strongly positive trade balance.

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