ABUJA, Feb 16 – Nigeria’s total capital importation rose to $6.01 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 380.16 percent increase from $1.25 billion recorded in the same period of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
The NBS disclosed the figures in its Capital Importation Q3 2025 report. The data also show a 17.46 percent increase from $5.12 billion recorded in the second quarter of 2025, indicating sustained inflows during the period.
Portfolio investment accounted for the largest share at $4.85 billion, representing 80.70 percent of total inflows. Other investments stood at $864.57 million, or 14.37 percent, while foreign direct investment recorded $296.25 million, accounting for 4.93 percent. Within portfolio flows, money market instruments attracted $2.95 billion, bonds drew $1.58 billion, and equities recorded $328.10 million.
Sectoral data show that the banking industry received $3.14 billion, representing 52.25 percent of total capital imported. The financing sector followed with $1.86 billion, or 30.85 percent, while production and manufacturing attracted $261.35 million. Other sectors, including electrical, telecommunications and trading, recorded smaller inflows.
By source country, the United Kingdom led with $2.94 billion, accounting for 48.80 percent of total capital imported. The United States followed with $950.47 million, while South Africa contributed $773.95 million.
Among financial institutions, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited received the highest inflow at $2.12 billion. Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc followed with $1.79 billion, while Citibank Nigeria Limited recorded $561.40 million.
The NBS stated that the data were compiled from returns submitted by commercial banks and sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria, covering fresh capital inflows into the economy.
