Nigeria’s external reserves reach $53.11 billion, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) figures cited by multiple outlets. The reports say the level is the highest in more than 17 years, closely approaching the peak recorded in 2009.
One outlet notes that reserves stand at $53.112 billion as of 24 August 2026 and highlights that this is the highest level since 12 January 2009. Another reports the reserves increase by $3.15 billion to $53.11 billion, linking the rise to stronger inflows into the foreign exchange market.
Together, the coverage presents the same headline movement—an increase in external reserves to just under the 2009 high—while differing slightly in emphasis. The outlets focus respectively on the near-2009 comparison and on the reported size of the month-to-date or period increase, attributing the change to improved dollar inflows.
