Nigeria recorded $6.44bn in capital inflows in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a rise from the same period in 2024 and a steady increase from the previous quarter.
Figures released on Wednesday, the 25th of March, 2026, by the National Bureau of Statistics showed a 26.61 per cent jump from the $5.09bn posted in Q4 2024. Compared to the third quarter of 2025, inflows also grew by 7.13 per cent from $6.01bn.
The report stated, “In Q4 2025, total capital importation into Nigeria stood at $6.44bn, higher than $5.09bn recorded in Q4 2024, indicating an increase of 26.61 per cent on a year-on-year basis.
“In comparison to the preceding quarter, capital importation increased by 7.13 per cent from $6.01bn in Q3 2025.”
Portfolio investment made up the bulk of inflows, contributing $5.49bn, which accounted for 85.14 per cent of the total.
Foreign Direct Investment stood at $357.80m, representing 5.55 per cent, while other investments amounted to $599.65m or 9.31 per cent.
Within portfolio investments, money market instruments drew $3.08bn, while bonds attracted $1.97bn, reflecting strong interest in short-term and fixed-income assets.
The banking sector received the largest share of inflows at $3.85bn, accounting for 59.75 per cent of the total.
The financing sector followed with $1.94bn or 30.15 per cent, while the production sector recorded $308.93m, representing 4.79 per cent.
Other sectors, including telecommunications, agriculture, and oil and gas, saw lower levels of investment.
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By origin, the United Kingdom led with $3.73bn, contributing 57.94 per cent of total inflows.
The United States accounted for $837.91m or 13.00 per cent, while South Africa contributed $516.96m, representing 8.02 per cent.
Belgium and Mauritius also ranked among notable sources.
Among financial institutions, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc recorded the highest inflow at $2.23bn, making up 34.58 per cent of the total.
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited followed with $1.85bn or 28.75 per cent, while Citibank Nigeria Limited accounted for $840.72m, representing 13.05 per cent.
Other banks such as Access Bank Plc, Rand Merchant Bank, and First City Monument Bank recorded smaller shares.