Nigeria's $23.3 Billion Capital Surge: Where the Money Is Going and What It Means for Foreign Investors
By I-STRATA Editorial, I-STRATA Media
Foreign capital inflows to Nigeria are on track to hit $23.3 billion in 2025 — the strongest in six years. But 85% is portfolio investment. Here is what the numbers actually mean for long-term investors.
Nigeria is on track to record its strongest year for foreign capital inflows in six years. According to Afrinvest's revised forecast published in February 2026, total capital importation is expected to reach $23.3 billion for 2025 — up from an earlier projection of $19.3 billion. In the first nine months alone, $16.8 billion flowed into the country, with Q3 2025 registering $6.0 billion, a 380.2% year-on-year surge. For foreign investors evaluating African markets, these numbers demand attent...
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