Nigerian GDP statistics
22 Jan
The rebasing of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stands as a pivotal statistical exercise, one that seeks to recalibrate the nation’s economic measurement framework in line with contemporary realities. Led by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), this initiative aims to update the base year used for calculating GDP, ensuring it reflects the current structure,…
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