Figures cited by The Nation suggest Nigeria could record up to about 4%–4.5% GDP growth in 2026 if ongoing reforms are sustained, according to Dr. Muda Yusuf, CEO of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE).
Yusuf cautioned that structural bottlenecks still constrain productivity and warned that overly optimistic revenue assumptions in the 2026 budget could weaken implementation if oil price volatility persists.
ThisDay and Daily Post also reported the forecast and highlighted Yusuf’s emphasis that growth must translate into jobs, especially as household spending pressures remain high even with signs of moderating inflation.
Echotitbits take: 4% growth is respectable, but Nigeria’s real test is whether reforms deliver broad employment and higher productivity. Watch quarterly GDP data for stronger contributions from manufacturing and agriculture—not just services.
Source: ThePunch – https://punchng.com/sustained-reforms-can-push-nigerias-gdp-to-4-in-2026-expert/ 2026-01-07
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