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IMF Releases Top 10 Largest Economies in 2026

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….US Maintains Lead as India Climbs Higher.

The International Monetary Fund’s latest projections show the United States solidifying its position as the world’s largest economy in 2026, with nominal GDP expected to reach approximately $32.38 trillion, while emerging powers like India continue their rapid ascent.

According to IMF data compiled for 2026, global GDP is forecast to total around $126 trillion, reflecting steady but uneven growth amid geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and varying regional performances.

Here is the full list of the Top 10 largest economies by nominal GDP for 2026:

United States — $32.38 trillion
The U.S. economy remains the global powerhouse, driven by innovation in technology, strong consumer spending, and resilient financial markets. Projected growth stands at about 2.32%.
China — $20.85 trillion
China holds a firm second place, supported by its manufacturing dominance and domestic consumption, with expected growth of around 4.41%.
Germany — $5.45 trillion
Europe’s largest economy continues as an industrial leader despite modest projected growth of 0.79%.
Japan — $4.38 trillion
Japan maintains its spot with stable but low growth of approximately 0.72%.
United Kingdom — $4.26 trillion
The UK edges into fifth place with projected growth near 0.80%.
India — $4.15 trillion
India stands out with one of the fastest growth rates among major economies at 6.48%, continuing its climb in global rankings.
France — $3.60 trillion
France remains a key European player with projected growth of about 0.86%.
Italy — $2.74 trillion
Italy rounds out the top eight with slower growth around 0.52%.
Russia — ~$2.66 trillion (projected)
Canada/Brazil — Contenders for the remaining spots, with figures hovering near $2.2–2.5 trillion depending on final revisions.

Economists note that while advanced economies dominate the top ranks by nominal GDP, emerging markets like India are closing the gap in real terms and purchasing power parity (PPP) measures, where China already leads. India is widely expected to overtake Japan and others in the coming years.

These rankings are based on IMF World Economic Outlook projections and can shift with new data releases, currency fluctuations, and global events. Analysts highlight that sustained growth in Asia, particularly from India, signals a gradual rebalancing of global economic power.

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Fayose will head the board of REA, with Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Engineer Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta appointed as members and non-executive directors,” said Onanuga.

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Board.

The President also appointed Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.

24 others were also appointed to 10 federal government agencies and commissions.

The appointments were contained in a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja.

According to the statement, “All the appointments take immediate effect.”

“Fayose will head the board of REA, with Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Engineer Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta appointed as members and non-executive directors,” said Onanuga.

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BREAKING: ICPC grills Gbajabiamila over PFIPC scandal

According to Jiti Ogunye, Gbajabiamila’s counsel, the president’s chief of staff appeared at the ICPC headquarters on Monday, where he was questioned over the PFIPC controversy.

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has interrogated Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, over his role in the emergence of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).

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NBC Begins Training of Free -To- Air TV Installers

” We are doing it to ensure that they can properly track the NigComsat signal. We found out that installers are very critical to the success of the DSO project because we recently launched the DTH project. We are going DTT. We are going DTH. We are doing mobile App.”

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•50 set-top box installers and technicians in Ibadan

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has commenced nationwide capacity-building exercise to prepare installers for the rollout of the country’s renewed Digital Switchover (DSO) programme.

The Head of the DSO Unit and Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Commission, Mrs. Clementine Usman-Wamba, announced the development during training of more than 50 set-top box installers and technicians in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

According to her, broadcasters would be shut out of analogue broadcasting transmission by 2028, hence the need for the training of installers that are professionals to assist in the process.

She said, “We are actually here in Ibadan to train installers specifically to be part of the Digital Switch Over process.We are doing it in conjunction with Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited, (NigComSat). It is a joint outreach that we are doing here today.”

She said that the installation of Free TV is to enable Nigerians to have access to many channels without subscription, noting that the NBC has embarked on the training of the installers of decoders and dishes nationwide for effective take off of the project.