FG says foreign investment up 83%, reserves top $50bn
Nigeria's capital importation rose to $23 billion in 2025 from over $12 billion in 2024, an 83% year-on-year increase from $5.5 billion in Q1 2025 to over $10 billion in Q1 2026, while foreign exchange reserves topped $50 billion. The economy grew over 4% in 2025 and continued above that in H1 2026, inflation fell from 33.2% in 2024 to 14.63% in September 2026, non-oil exports hit over $6 billion, and creative/digital sectors make up 18% of GDP.
Pidgin: Nigeria capital importation don rise go $23 billion for 2025 from over $12 billion for 2024, na 83% year-on-year increase from $5.5 billion for first quarter 2025 go over $10 billion for first quarter 2026, while foreign exchange reserves don pass $50 billion. Economy grow over 4% for 2025 and e continue above dat level for first half of 2026, inflation don fall from 33.2% for 2024 go 14.63% for September 2026, non-oil exports reach over $6 billion, and creative plus digital sectors na about 18% of di country GDP.
How this affects you: No direct impact stated in source.
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