GROWTH OF MANUFACTURING SECTOR DELAYS AMID PORT BOTTLENECKS IN SPORT
September 26, 2025
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has continued to decline into the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to inefficient port operations.
According to reports, Its contribution to GDP dropped to 7.81% in Q2 2025 from 9.62% in Q1 2025 and 8.01% in Q2 2024. Also, The sector grew 1.60% year-on-year, higher than in 2024, but experienced slight declines compared to the previous quarter. Additionally, Nominal GDP growth also slowed, increasing by 4.51% year-on-year—down significantly from earlier quarters—indicating persistent challenges in the sector’s performance.