Nigeria's Trade Sector Sees $65.79M Foreign Investment

In the first quarter of 2026, Nigeria's trade sector attracted $65.79 million in foreign investment, representing a 91.31% increase from $34.39 million in the same period in 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This growth underscores renewed investor confidence in commercial activities and cross-border trade.

However, this inflow was lower than the $80.94 million recorded in the third quarter of 2025 and $119.21 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, indicating a moderation in momentum. The trade sector accounted for 17.89% of Nigeria's total GDP, as stated by Dr.

Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprise. He noted that the sector's strong contribution reflects improvements in macroeconomic conditions, including a stable exchange rate and better liquidity.

Bowal Adeoy from Seedtre Capital emphasized the importance of trade finance innovations in reshaping intra-African commerce, while Ijeoma Ezenwa from NAHCO highlighted the shift in Africa's agricultural sector towards value creation through integrated supply chains.