Foreign investors flee Nigeria’s stock rally as local institutions pile in trillions

NAIRAMETRICS | 24-08-2026 03:43pm |

Foreign investors are reportedly abandoning Nigerian stocks despite a powerful rally that has seen the NGX All-Share Index deliver returns of up to 60% year-to-date at its 2026 peaks. In contrast, local institutions are piling in trillions of naira. This divergence highlights differing investment strategies in the Nigerian market.

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