Nigeria Enters 2026 With Stronger Growth Prospects, Improved Macroeconomic Indicators – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared 2026 as the beginning of a more resilient phase of Nigeria’s economic recovery, citing concrete gains from reforms implemented in 2025 despite global economic pressures.
In his New Year message to Nigerians, the President said tough but necessary policy decisions taken over the past year are now delivering measurable economic outcomes, laying the foundation for sustained growth and stability.
According to Tinubu, Nigeria recorded GDP growth of over 4 per cent, a significant improvement driven by fiscal reforms, improved investor confidence and expanding productive sectors. He also disclosed that inflation has moderated to below 15 per cent, reflecting early gains from tighter fiscal discipline, improved supply chains and macroeconomic coordination.
The President further revealed that foreign exchange reserves have risen to $45.4 billion, strengthening external buffers and enhancing the country’s ability to absorb shocks. He noted that the Nigerian stock market recorded strong gains in 2025, signalling renewed confidence from both domestic and foreign investors.
Looking ahead, Tinubu said the administration’s priority in 2026 will be to consolidate these gains, with a sharp focus on reducing inflation further, deepening inclusive growth and sustaining macroeconomic stability.
He identified fiscal discipline, tax harmonisation and prudent public finance management as key drivers of stability in the new year, alongside sustained security operations to protect economic assets and encourage investment across the country.
The President also pledged continued investment in critical infrastructure, grassroots economic empowerment and enhanced security collaboration, stressing that these measures are essential to unlocking productivity, expanding jobs and improving living standards.
Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain united and committed to shared responsibility, noting that economic recovery is a collective effort that requires patience, trust and national cohesion.
He expressed optimism that, with reforms taking root and key indicators improving, Nigeria is better positioned in 2026 to achieve stronger growth, attract capital and deliver broad-based economic prosperity.