Nigeria, March 26 -- Total capital inflow almost doubled from $12.32 billion in 2024 to reach $23.22 billion. Foreign direct investment, at $923 million, made up less than 4% of all inflows, though.



Most of the capital came from portfolio investments, which jumped to $19.74 billion and accounted for more than 85 per cent of all inflows.

Unlike direct investment connected to factories, infrastructure, and job creation, these funds are usually short-term and more sensitive to market conditions.



Though foreign direct investment (FDI) climbed by around 30 per cent from the prior year, its share fell as portfolio inflows increased more quickly. Data further indicate that the second half of 2025 saw most of the direct investment regis...