NISER Half-Year Digest 2026
As Nigeria’s foremost think tank, NISER provides the data-driven evidence and rigorous analysis essential for national development. We are pleased to share this half-year digest of decision-ready knowledge products designed to empower policymakers and the public.
Indicator Tracking Reports
NISER Social and Economic Watch (N-SEW) 2025-2026 Q1
The N-SEW report for 2025 and Q1 2026 highlights a resilient Nigerian economy that recorded steady growth throughout 2025 and early 2026, primarily sustained by a dominant non-oil sector and a strong services industry. However, these gains are countered by severe structural bottlenecks.
2025 Annual & Q1 2026 Job Vacancy Analysis
2025 Annual Job Vacancy Analysis (JVA):
Findings from the 2025 Annual JVA show that the education sector accounted for over 30% of vacancies, and the South-West accounted for 68.46% of all geo-coded vacancies.
Q1 2026 Quarterly Job Vacancy Analysis Report:
The latest quarterly report reveals that the Administrative/Supports sector accounts for 56.17%, which is more than all other sectors combined, and that while entry-level roles remain scarce, mid-career demand (1–6 years) accounts for the majority of the market.
NISER Economic Intelligence Report
The 2026 Economic Intelligence Report is NISER’s response to the need for timely, data-driven economic intelligence, which has become increasingly critical for informed decision-making by policymakers, investors, and development practitioners. It provides a comprehensive and integrated assessment of Nigeria’s economic performance and outlook.
Policy Briefs
2026 Federal Government Budget Analysis
A new series of briefs examines the 2026 Appropriation Bill across multiple sectors, including Agriculture, Macroeconomy, Transport, Human Capital, Innovation, Social Policy and Governance. The analysis identifies implementation risks and proposes evidence-based options to maximize the developmental impact of public expenditure.
Nigeria’s Web of Crisis
Following our collective reflection on the interconnected nature of insecurity, corruption, and unemployment, we have released an updated brief featuring a causal loop diagram to better understand these complex policy nodes
PALM-TREEs: Climate Resilience in the Margins
New briefs from the PALM-TREEs project (A Pan-African and Transdisciplinary Lens on the Margins – Tackling the Risks of Extreme Events) explore food system resilience and water infrastructure needs in Kwara State to mitigate the impacts of extreme flooding.
Seminars and Dialogues
US/Israel–Iran conflict: Implications for Nigeria
This Virtual Policy Dialogue assessed the economic consequences of the Strait of Hormuz closure on Nigeria’s energy prices and aviation sector. Experts discussed the “producer-consumer dilemma” facing Nigeria despite its oil windfalls
May NRSS: Nigeria’s Economic Outlook (2026–2028)
The latest NISER Research Seminar Series (NRSS) featured homegrown macroeconomic models projecting GDP growth to reach 5.02% by 2028, driven by exchange rate stability and productive sector expansion.
Diaspora Study Validation Workshop
In collaboration with the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), NISER hosted a workshop to share findings from a multi-continent study on how Nigerian professionals abroad contribute to national health, education, and rent through remittances.
Agenda 2063 & the Africa-EU Migration Narrative
At a recent public launch, scholars reframed African migration not as a security threat, but as a developmental phenomenon driven by structural unemployment. The event also critiqued the African Union’s reliance on external funding for its flagship blueprint.
Institutional Updates
NISER Newsletter May 2026
Updates on activities and news from within the NISER community are available in the NISER Newsletter.
NISER Hosts RMAFC Staff on Capacity Building Retreat
From June 7th to 12th, NISER hosted staff of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for five days of intensive learning, structured dialogue, and strategic reflection.
NISER Welcomes New Recruits
On June 3rd, The NISER Director General charged the newly-recruited staff of the Institute to be innovative and diligent in the discharge of their duties, while declaring open a 2-day Orientation Course.
Building a Fire Safety Culture at NISER
As part of our commitment to institutional resilience, NISER fire marshals recently conducted a training workshop for staff on fire management, emergency response, and CPR techniques.
NISER Communications Studio
NISER Policy Spotlight is a dedicated in-house platform for high-quality audiovisual dissemination. In an increasingly digital policy ecosystem, this initiative moves beyond traditional lengthy reports to provide concise, 5–15 minute episodes that translate technical research into accessible, non-technical language for policymakers and the public.
Three episodes available now are:
How Financial Development Protects Nigeria’s FDI from Uncertainties
Is a Degree Enough? Bridging Nigeria’s Education-to-Workforce Gap
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