Nigeria’s foreign inflows surge in 2025, but heavy reliance on portfolio investments raises sustainability concerns.
Latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows Nigeria attracted $16.7 billion in capital importation between Q1 and Q3 2025. Inflows reached $5.64 billion in Q1, dipped to $5.12 billion in Q2, and rebounded to $6.01 billion in Q3 — already surpassing the $12.32 billion recorded in all of 2024.
Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) accounted for over 97% of total inflows during the period. In Q3 alone, portfolio flows hit $4.85 billion, while Foreign Direct Investment remained modest at $296 million. Cumulatively, FDI stayed below $600 million compared to more than $14 billion in portfolio flows.
Most inflows went into banking and financing, which absorbed 70–80% of total capital. While rising inflows signal renewed investor interest, history shows yield-driven capital can reverse quickly if policies shift or global shocks emerge.
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