Nigeria’s external trade gained pace in the third quarter of 2025 as a steady rise in imports met a firmer rebound in exports, leaving the country with another positive trade balance even as the surplus narrowed.
New data from the National Bureau of Statistics show that total merchandise tr
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Bethel Olujobi
Bethel Olujobi reports on trade and maritime business for BusinessDay with prior experience reporting on migration, labour, and tech. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Jos, and is certified by the FT, Reuters and Google. Drawing from his experience working with other respected news providers, he presents a nuanced and informed perspective on the complexities of critical matters. He is based in Lagos, Nigeria and occasionally commutes to Abuja.
