Nigeria’s economy is growing faster than U.S, UK – President Tinubu’s aide, Daniel Bwala says

The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has stated that Nigeria’s economic outlook has improved and is growing faster than that of the UK and the US.

Bwala said this on his X handle while reacting to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook released in April 2026.

According to the IMF report, Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow by 4.1% in 2026, surpassing the United States (2.3%), the United Kingdom (0.8%), Germany (0.8%), and South Africa (1.0%). Growth is also forecast at 4.3% in 2027, placing Nigeria among the stronger performers in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the regional average is projected at 4.3% for 2026.

In his post, Bwala Bwala attributed the outlook to ongoing reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He added that although reforms have been challenging, they are beginning to yield results.