Nigeria records $10.37 billion in capital importation in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), according to data cited from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure represents an increase of about 83.8% to 83.83% compared with the corresponding quarter of 2025, when capital importation stood at $5.64 billion, and it also grows relative to the preceding quarter. Multiple outlets report that the rise is linked to renewed foreign investor interest and is driven largely by portfolio investments. The reports describe the jump as a sign of improved confidence in Nigeria’s financial markets, though they do not provide detailed breakdowns of sectors or countries involved. Overall, the coverage agrees that the Q1’26 total is the key statistic, the growth rate is roughly 84% year-on-year, and portfolio investment plays a major role in the increase, based on the NBS figures referenced.