BUSINESSJun 9 · 07:30 UTCPREMIUM TIMES NIGERIAEzekiel Oyero

Nigeria’s merchandise trade hits N34.8 trillion in Q1 2026 as exports outpace imports – NBS

Nigeria’s merchandise trade reached N34.8 trillion in Q1 2026, with exports exceeding imports, resulting in a N7.5 trillion trade surplus driven by robust crude oil sales.

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