Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Reach Record High of $6. 1bn. Lagos, Nigeria — January 20, 2026 Nigeria’s non-oil export earnings have reached an all-time high of $6.
1 billion in 2025, marking a significant 11. 5% increase from the previous year’s $5. 4 billion, according to official statements from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).
The record — breaking figure underscores Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to diversify its economy away from its traditional reliance on oil exports.
The non — oil exports were valued at 8. 02 million metric tonnes, a 10.
5% increase from the 7.
29 million metric tonnes recorded in 2024.
The Executive Director and CEO of the NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, confirmed the record, highlighting the resilience and importance of the non — oil export sector to Nigeria’s economic growth.
The top export destinations included the Netherlands, Brazil, and India.
The growth in non — oil exports has been attributed to the ongoing success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes economic diversification, job creation, and enhanced integration into global trade networks. Despite the challenges posed by global economic conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector has shown remarkable resilience.
The NEPC’s statement emphasizes the sustained policy support, improved export processes, capacity-building initiatives, and favorable global demand for Nigerian goods.
However, the report also raises several unanswered questions, including which specific sectors within non — oil exports contributed the most to this growth, how the Nigerian government plans to sustain and build upon this growth, and the potential challenges or risks to maintaining this growth momentum. Further details are expected as the government and the NEPC continue to monitor and analyze the non-oil export sector’s performance.
Source: Africa.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
