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BUSINESSJun 13 · 10:52 UTCTHE RIO TIMESAmina Diarra

Nigeria’s Capital Inflows Nearly Double to $10.37 Billion — But Most Is Hot Money

Nigeria’s capital inflows increased by 83.8% to $10.37 billion in Q1 2026, with 95% attributed to portfolio inflows and only 1.3% classified as foreign direct investment. The surge is described as primarily 'hot money,' indicating short-term speculative flows.

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