According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s economy grew by 2.98 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, slightly above the 2.74 per cent recorded in the previous quarter, reflecting a modest recovery from the sluggish growth seen in 2023.
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