Nigeria's Trade Surplus Soars to N7.55 Trillion in Q1 2026

Nigeria's trade surplus experienced a significant increase, jumping by 341% to N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026. This substantial rise was reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

8 Jun, 22:00 — 9 Jun, 01:07

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A significant trade surplus indicates that a country is exporting more goods and services than it is importing, which can strengthen its currency, boost economic growth, and improve its balance of payments. This surge suggests a positive economic trend for Nigeria in early 2026.

Key entitiesNigeria National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

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What sources agree on

Nigeria's trade surplus reached N7.55 trillion in Q1 2026
The trade surplus increased by approximately 340-341% quarter-on-quarter
The data was released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

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Nigeria's trade surplus in Q1 2026 was N7.55 trillion

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The trade surplus increased by 341% in Q1 2026

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The trade surplus increased by 340.88% QoQ in Q1 2026

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The Q4 2025 trade surplus was N1.7 trillion

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The previous quarter's trade surplus figure (Q4 2025)

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punch-ngcentercenterneutralMostly FactualFactual reporting of official economic data

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punch-ngMostly Factual16d ago

Trade surplus jumps 341% to N7.55tn – NBS

Nigeria’s trade surplus surged by 341% to N7.55tn in Q1 2026, driven by increased exports and reduced imports. Discover key insights from the NBS report. Read More: https://punchng.com/trade-surplus-jumps-341-to-n7-55tn-nbs/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed16d ago

Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 340% to N7.5 trn

Nigeria’s trade surplus grew by 340.88 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26) from N1.7 trillion in Q4’25. The post Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 340% to N7.5 trn appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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First report: vanguard-ng · 8 Jun, 22:00|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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vanguard-ng8 Jun, 22:00First to report

Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 340% to N7.5 trn

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punch-ng9 Jun, 01:07Latest update

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Nigeria's Trade Surplus Soars to N7.55 Trillion in Q1 2026

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Trade surplus jumps 341% to N7.55tn – NBS

Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 340% to N7.5 trn

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Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 340% to N7.5 trn

Trade surplus jumps 341% to N7.55tn – NBS

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