President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said Nigeria ended 2025 on a strong economic footing, recording growth in all quarters of the year while inflation continued to ease.
In his New Year message , the President said government policies aimed at stabilising the economy were beginning to deliver results. “We closed 2025 on a strong note,” he said.
He said economic output remained positive even as steps were taken to rein in inflation. “Despite the policies to fight inflation, Nigeria recorded a robust GDP growth each quarter, with annualised growth expected to exceed 4 per cent for the year,” he said.
The President added that Nigeria maintained healthy trade balances and improved currency stability.
“We maintained trade surpluses and achieved greater exchange rate stability,” he said.
He said the progress on inflation had been steady.
“Inflation declined steadily and reached below 15 per cent, in line with our target,” he said .
He assured Nigerians that efforts would continue in the new year.
“In 2026, we are determined to reduce inflation further and ensure that the benefits of reform reach every Nigerian household,” the President said.
The President also highlighted the strong performance of the capital market.
“In 2025, the Nigerian Stock Exchange outperformed its peers, posting a robust 48.12 per cent gain and consolidating its bullish run that began in the second half of 2023,” he said.
