Nigeria Sees 26.3% Rise in Foreign Direct Investment
Nigeria Sees 26.3% Rise in Foreign Direct Investment
Nigeria attracted a total of $720 million in foreign direct investment in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
This marks a notable increase compared to the same period in 2024 and a 700% surge from Q2 2025.
The CBN attributed this growth to:
🟠rising investor confidence,
🟠sustained participation of non-residents in the local financial market.
Meanwhile, the country’s balance of payments shows an overall surplus of $4.6 billion, including a current account surplus of $3.42 billion.
Foreign reserves rose to $42.77 billion at the end of September, up from $37.81 billion in June, driven by crude oil exports of $8.45 billion and a reduction in refined fuel imports.
These indicators signal a strong economic rebound after years of low investor attractiveness and elevated macroeconomic risks.
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