According to the NBS, capital importation into Nigeria rose sharply by 83.8% YoY to USD10.4bn in Q1:2026, driven mainly by stronger investor confidence and improved FX market liquidity.
Most of the inflows came through portfolio investments, particularly money market instruments and bonds, showing continued foreign investor preference for fixed-income assets over equities.
Looking ahead, capital inflows are expected to remain strong due to attractive fixed-income yields.
However, the dominance of short-term portfolio flows means Nigeria remains vulnerable to shifts in global investor sentiment and FX market volatility.
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