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Nigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.46% in Q3, Driven by Services Sector

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  •  Economy records fastest growth this year at 3.46% in Q3
  • Analysts urge focus on declining sectors like agriculture and trade

Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian economy expanded by 3.46% in the third quarter of 2024, its fastest growth rate this year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The services sector led the performance, contributing 55.58% of aggregate GDP.

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