Nigeria’s Banking Sector Draws $13.53 Billion in Foreign Inflows in 2025

Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria’s banking industry surged 93.25% to $13.53 billion in 2025, up from $7 billion in 2024, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The quarterly breakdown shows steady growth: Q1 reached $3.13 billion, Q2 hit $3.41 billion, Q3 recorded $3.14 billion and Q4 rose to $3.85 billion. The sector’s share of total foreign inflows also climbed each quarter, peaking at 66.56% in Q2. Overall capital importation into Nigeria grew 88.45% to $23.22 billion. The banking sector alone contributed more than $6.5 billion of the $10.9 billion increase year-on-year. Analysts link the surge to the Central Bank’s recapitalization drive. With new minimum capital requirements for international banks at ₦500 billion, lenders have turned to foreign equity raises and strategic partnerships. The CBN Governor reports that 32 banks have met the revised thresholds, raising about ₦4.61 trillion in fresh capital.

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