Lagos, Nigeria — The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that Nigeria’s total capital importation climbed to $6.44 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 26.61% increase from the same period in 2024. This substantial growth reflects a resurgence in investor confidence in the continent’s largest economy.
Data from the NBS indicated that capital inflows for investment, trade, and industrial activities increased year — on-year by 26. 61%, rising from $5. 08 billion in Q4 2024.
Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) played a pivotal role, contributing $5. 48 billion, or 85. 14% of the total capital importation.
Other investments accounted for $599. 65 million, and foreign direct investment (FDI) represented $357. 8 million, or 5.
55%.
The banking sector was the leading recipient of these inflows, with $3,850. 14 million, followed by the Financing sector at $1,942. 44 million and the Production/Manufacturing sector with $308.
93 million. Among the top capital sources, the United Kingdom topped the list with $3,733. 37 million, followed by the United States and the Republic of South Africa.
The banking industry saw a notable inflow with Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc leading the way, receiving $2.22 billion, followed by Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Ltd and Citibank Nigeria Ltd.
Source: arise
