Nigeria records $6.44bn capital inflow amid concerns over investment quality

Nigeria saw $6.44 billion in Q4 2025, the highest since early 2019.

Nearly 85% of capital is short-term investment chasing high financial yields

Long-term funding for infrastructure and factories stays low at 5.5%

The NESG suggests volatile capital could pressure reserves if market conditions shift

Nigeria records $6.44bn capital inflow amid concerns over investment quality

Nigeria saw $6.44 billion in Q4 2025, the highest since early 2019.

Nearly 85% of capital is short-term investment chasing high financial yields

Long-term funding for infrastructure and factories stays low at 5.5%

The NESG suggests volatile capital could pressure reserves if market conditions shift

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