Atiku: Tinubu’s policies forcing exit of foreign investors

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, stating that they are driving foreign investors away from Nigeria. In a statement released by his media aide, Atiku cited data from the Nigerian Exchange showing that between January and July 2026, foreign investors brought in ₦513.36 billion into the equities market but withdrew ₦779.43 billion, resulting in a net outflow of ₦266.07 billion. He noted that foreign outflows exceeded inflows in every month during that period, and the net outflow was about 11.7 times the ₦22.68 billion recorded in the same period in 2023. Atiku described this as a 'confidence verdict' on the Tinubu administration's economic management, arguing that it reflects a lack of trust in the government's ability to stabilize the economy.

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