February 16, (THEWILL) — Nigeria recorded a great improvement in capital inflows in the third quarter of 2025, with total capital importation rising to US$6.01 billion, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Monday, February 16.
The NBS disclosed that the Q3 2025 figure represents a 380.16 per cent increase compared to the US$1.25 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024, underscoring a significant year-on-year rebound in foreign investment into the country.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, capital importation also grew by 17.46 per cent, rising from US$5.12 billion recorded in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025.
Data from the Bureau showed that the strong Q3 performance followed an already impressive outing in Q2 2025, when capital importation stood at US$5.12 billion, up 96.60 per cent from the US$2.60 billion recorded in Q2 2024.
However, Q2 inflows were 9.24 per cent lower than the US$5.64 billion recorded in Q1 2025.
The NBS figures indicate that portfolio investment remained the dominant source of capital inflows during the period, reflecting sustained foreign investor appetite for Nigerian financial instruments.
Foreign direct investment also recorded a notable improvement, while other investment inflows contributed to the overall rise in capital importation.
Analysts say the strong year-on-year growth in Q3 suggests improving investor confidence, supported by ongoing economic reforms, market adjustments, and relatively attractive yields in the domestic financial market.
The Bureau noted that the latest capital importation data highlights a positive trajectory for Nigeria’s external financing position in 2025, even as quarter-to-quarter movements continue to reflect global financial conditions and investor sentiment.
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