- According to the report, portfolio investment dominated inflows during the period, contributing $5.49bn
- A closer look at portfolio inflows revealed that money market instruments attracted $3.08bn
- the United Kingdom emerged as the biggest contributor, accounting for $3.73bn or 57.94 per cent of total inflows
Nigeria recorded a total capital inflow of $6.44bn in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a 26.61 per cent increase compared to the $5.09bn posted in the same period of 2024.
Figures released on Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics also showed a 7.13 per cent rise from the $6.01bn recorded in the third quarter of 2025, indicating a steady rebound in foreign investment, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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According to the report, portfolio investment dominated inflows during the period, contributing $5.49bn, which accounted for 85.14 per cent of total capital importation. Foreign Direct Investment stood at $357.80m (5.55 per cent), while other investments made up $599.65m (9.31 per cent).
A closer look at portfolio inflows revealed that money market instruments attracted $3.08bn, while bonds accounted for $1.97bn, reflecting investors’ continued preference for short-term and fixed-income assets.
Sectoral analysis showed that the banking industry received the largest share of capital, attracting $3.85bn or 59.75 per cent of total inflows. This was followed by the financing sector with $1.94bn (30.15 per cent), while the production sector recorded $308.93m, representing 4.79 per cent.
Other sectors such as telecommunications, agriculture, and oil and gas drew comparatively smaller investments, highlighting a concentration of foreign capital in financial services.
In terms of origin, the United Kingdom emerged as the biggest contributor, accounting for $3.73bn or 57.94 per cent of total inflows.
The United States followed with $837.91m (13.00 per cent), while South Africa contributed $516.96m (8.02 per cent). Other notable sources included Belgium and Mauritius.
Among financial institutions, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc led with $2.23bn, representing 34.58 per cent of total inflows.
It was followed by Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited with $1.85bn (28.75 per cent) and Citibank Nigeria Limited with $840.72m (13.05 per cent).
Other banks, including Access Bank Plc, Rand Merchant Bank, and First City Monument Bank, accounted for smaller portions of the inflows.
The data suggests growing confidence among investors in Nigeria’s financial markets, particularly in short-term instruments.
However, the relatively low level of foreign direct investment indicates that long-term investments in the real sector remain limited.
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