Niger-delta Christian Youths Alliance

Dr Victor Ogbijah wrote from Abuja,

Nigeria’s economy is the largest in Africa, with a GDP exceeding \(\$500\) billion. The nation has transitioned through a challenging macroeconomic reform phase, with real GDP growing at a robust 3.89% year-on-year in Q1 2026. The economy is predominantly non-oil based, with the non-oil sector contributing roughly 96.08% to total GDP.

Economic Growth & SectorsThe recent acceleration in economic growth is largely driven by services—specifically information and communications technology (ICT), finance, real estate, agriculture, and construction.

● Capital Inflow: Nigeria saw a major boost in foreign capital in Q1 2026, recording $10.37 billion in investments—an 83.9% increase year-on-year, primarily flowing into the banking and financing sectors.

● External Reserves: External reserves have strengthened to approximately $50 billion, reflecting increased fiscal and trade surpluses.

Recent Reforms

Over the past three years, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has focused on restructuring the macroeconomic landscape. Core policies include:

● The complete removal of fuel subsidies.

● Foreign exchange (FX) unification and market reforms aimed at reducing currency volatility.

Ongoing Challenges

Despite accelerating growth and an improved fiscal outlook, significant structural bottlenecks remain. The country continues to grapple with high inflation (though moderated from previous years), high debt-service costs, and infrastructure deficits that challenge everyday business operations.

My prayer for Nigeria is that God President and his government the political courage and boldness to fight insecurity from all from without compromise. And that our Armed Forces should gain the wisdom and moral to overwhelm the forces of darkness surrounding our nation.

That Nigeria should raise to her place in glory amongst the nations of the world.

God bless Nigeria.

APC CONSTITUTES NATIONAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL FOR EKITI STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

The National Campaign Council is chaired by Governor Uba Sani, with Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio serving as Vice Chairman. Its membership comprises serving governors, former governors, principal officers of the National Assembly, and other prominent Party leaders drawn from across the country.

The Party has also established several sub-committees covering Election Planning and Management, Finance and Resource Mobilisation, Grassroots Engagement and Mobilisation, Logistics and Campaign Management, Protocol, Media and Publicity, Security, Women's Mobilisation, Youth Mobilisation, and Secretariat Functions.