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Capital importation rises 102% to $16.4bn in 5mths
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Urowayino Jeremiah , as published by Vanguard
· October 6, 2026
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Key points This growth was largely driven by Foreign Portfolio Investment, which saw a 114. The share of Foreign Portfolio Investment in total capital importation has expanded to 95.
Capital importation has increased significantly, rising by 101.8 per cent to $16.41 billion in the first five months of 2026. This growth was largely driven by Foreign Portfolio Investment, which saw a 114.42 per cent increase. The share of Foreign Portfolio Investment in total capital importation has expanded to 95.12 per cent. In contrast, Foreign Direct Investment and Other Investments have recorded declines. Further details on these trends are available from the Central Bank of Nigeria's monthly economic reports.
The reports show a notable shift in the composition of capital importation.
More information can be found in the Vanguard analysis of the Central Bank of Nigeria's reports.
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Category: business Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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