Nigeria's Portfolio Inflows Rise 14.4% to $6.03 Billion in Q1 2026
Nigeria recorded a sharp increase in portfolio investment inflows in the first quarter of 2026, with foreign investors bringing $6.03 billion into the country's markets.
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NGX ASI 158.4tn ▲ 0.10%
USD/NGN ₦1,329.00 ▼ 0.02%
Bonny Light $115.40 ▲ 2.35%
Inflation (Aug) 15.39% ▼ 0.04pt
NGX Banking Idx +67.96% YTD ▲ 0.86%
Fx Reserves $54.0bn ▲
T-Bills Demand firm ▲
NGX ASI 158.4tn ▲ 0.10%
USD/NGN ₦1,329.00 ▼ 0.02%
Bonny Light $115.40 ▲ 2.35%
Inflation (Aug) 15.39% ▼ 0.04pt
NGX Banking Idx +67.96% YTD ▲ 0.86%
Fx Reserves $54.0bn ▲
T-Bills Demand firm ▲
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