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

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

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

Nigeria's trade surplus rose to N7.549 trillion in Q1 2026 as imports crashed. Total merchandise trade stood at N34.78 trillion. The surplus increase comes amid a sharp decline in imports.

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