Nigeria’s GDP Reporting Crisis: When Data Delays Undermine Economic Credibility

Nigeria’s economic data reporting has entered a troubling phase. The release of the country’s first-quarter 2025 GDP report has been delayed by over 100 days—more than double the historical average of 50 days over the past decade. This unprecedented delay in publishing one of Africa’s most watched economic indicators raises serious questions about institutional capacity, data integrity, and the broader implica