Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose by 4.23% in Q2 2025, up from 3.51% in Q2 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Mining Sector Drives Growth
The mining and quarrying subsector surged by 20.86%, supported by: 50.41% growth in quarrying and other minerals, 32.59% rise in coal mining
Its contribution to GDP rose to 4.23% in Q2 2025, compared to 3.64% in Q2 2024.
Non-Oil Sector Strengthens
The non-oil sector also recorded steady growth of 3.64%, outperforming the 3.26% growth in Q2 2024 and 3.19% in Q1 2025.
Growth drivers included:
Agriculture (crop production)
ICT (telecommunications)
Real estate
Financial institutions
Trade
Construction
Energy supply (electricity, gas, steam, air conditioning)
However, its GDP share slipped slightly to 95.95% from 96.49% in Q2 2024.
Outlook
The NBS said the performance reflects stronger activity in oil, mining, and industrial output, placing Nigeria on a more resilient growth path.
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