Nigeria's Portfolio Investment Hits $6.51 Billion in Q2 2026

Nigeria's portfolio investment increased by 45% to $6.51 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up from $4.49 billion in the previous quarter, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN's Q2 2026 statistical bulletin indicated that this rise of approximately $2.03 billion was largely due to an increase in foreign investment.

The latest figure surpasses the $6.03 billion recorded in Q1 2026 and is 26.5% higher than the $5.15 billion in Q2 2025. The growth was primarily driven by debt securities, which rose to $4.97 billion from $4.28 billion in the preceding quarter, while equity and investment fund shares increased slightly from $1.53 billion to $1.54 billion.

The Federal Government is actively pursuing initiatives to attract capital, including unveiling 65 investment projects requiring $78.5 billion and plans for a Nigeria Deal Room to facilitate investment opportunities. Additionally, the World Bank Group is mobilizing up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria in fiscal year 2026.