{"id":131089,"date":"2026-09-15T08:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/?p=131089"},"modified":"2026-10-20T10:47:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T10:47:07","slug":"whats-behind-nigerias-%e2%82%a612-6tn-trade-surplus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/whats-behind-nigerias-%e2%82%a612-6tn-trade-surplus\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s behind Nigeria\u2019s \u20a612.6tn trade surplus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xb7vlda\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nNigeria just posted a massive 12.6 trillion naira trade surplus, but what&#8217;s the real story behind this impressive number? Dive into the details as we uncover how much of this surplus is truly driven by oil and explore the performance of Nigeria&#8217;s diverse export sectors.<\/p>\n<p>We break down the latest trade figures, revealing the significant contribution of oil exports and examining the growth, or decline, in other areas like raw materials, solid minerals, agriculture, and manufactured goods. Discover the surprising trends and challenges impacting Nigeria&#8217;s non-oil export potential.<\/p>\n<p>The strong trade surplus highlights Nigeria&#8217;s current economic position, but the question remains: can the nation diversify its earnings and reduce its heavy reliance on oil? Explore the insights and implications for Nigeria&#8217;s economic future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigeria just posted a massive 12.6 trillion naira trade surplus, but what&#8217;s the real story behind this impressive number? 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