Despite xenophobic attacks, Nigeria's imports from South Africa surged 24% in Q1 2026. Discover how trade remains resilient amid diplomatic strain.

It's not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals.

Nigeria recorded a 91 per cent, year-on-year, YoY increase in trade surplus to N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26 from N3.95 trillion in the same period of 2025,…