Nigeria’s economy recorded notable gains in the second quarter of 2025, with select infrastructure and extractive industries driving growth despite persistent structural challenges. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 4.23 percent year-on-year, supported by strong rebounds in mining, transportation, and energy services.
The standout performer was the coal mining sector, which surged by 57.53 percent after posting a steep contraction in the first quarter. The sharp turnaround displaced rail transport and pipelines as the fastest-growing sector.
Quarrying and other minerals followed with 45.86 percent growth, bouncing back from a negative 21.15 percent performance in Q1, while rail transport and pipelines maintained momentum, expanding by 43.08 percent compared to 28.95 percent in the previous quarter.
In the broader logistics sector, water transport climbed to 27.90 percent from 3.46 percent in Q1, and road transport rose to 24.50 percent from 18.46 percent. Transportation and storage also recorded a healthy 22.09 percent growth, reflecting a continued uptick in trade and distribution activities.
The mining and quarrying sector as a whole grew by 20.86 percent, lifted by the strong performance of its sub-sectors. Likewise, crude petroleum and natural gas—a key pillar of the economy—advanced by 20.46 percent after near stagnation earlier in the year, contributing significantly to the national GDP.
Among essential services, electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply recorded 11.47 percent growth, though slower than the 18.65 percent posted in Q1. Similarly, water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation gained 10.60 percent, up from 9.43 percent in the previous quarter.
The latest GDP figures highlight Nigeria’s resilience in critical industries, with energy and transportation emerging as engines of growth in the second quarter of 2025.
