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Is Nigeria’s capital inflow surge of $6.44bn a sign of confidence?

Lagos, Nigeria. © Unsplash
Lagos, Nigeria. © Unsplash
  • Capital inflows rise 26.61% year-on-year
  • Portfolio investment dominates total inflows

 

ABUJA, NIGERIANigeria recorded a sharp rise in foreign capital inflows at the end of 2025, driven largely by short-term portfolio investments, new official data showed.

Total capital importation reached $6.44 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), marking a strong increase compared to both the previous quarter and the same period a year earlier.

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