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NIGERIA’S GDP AND COMMUNICATION SECTOR: A BIVARIATE TIME SERIES INVESTIGATION

Ifeoma Chinyere Etim
Published 13 January 2026
Vol. 14, No. 2 (2026)
pp. 1-17
CC BY 4.0
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    Ifeoma Chinyere Etim
    Department of Statistics, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
    NG

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a key indicator used to measure the economic performance and level of development of a nation. It represents the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country during a specific period. As an important component of national income accounting, GDP helps policymakers and economists assess whether an economy is expanding or contracting and identify possible economic challenges such as recession or inflation.
GDP consists of major components such as consumption, investment, government expenditure on goods and services, and net exports. These components reflect the productive capacity and overall economic activities within a country. Strong macroeconomic indicators, including adequate capital stock, skilled manpower, investment, and exports, play a vital role in enhancing economic growth and improving the standard of living. Conversely, weak macroeconomic fundamentals may limit a nation’s ability to respond effectively to global economic challenges.
Understanding the relationship between GDP and key economic sectors is essential for effective economic planning and policy formulation. This study emphasizes the importance of GDP as a measure of economic strength and highlights its role in assessing national economic growth and stability

JournalInternational Journal of Data Science and Statistics
ISSN3065-0577
Volume / IssueVol. 14, No. 2 (2026)
Pages1-17
Published13 January 2026
DOI10.5281/zenodo.19662563
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Etim, I. (2026). NIGERIA’S GDP AND COMMUNICATION SECTOR: A BIVARIATE TIME SERIES INVESTIGATION. International Journal of Data Science and Statistics, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 1-17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19662563

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