Forex inflow rises 36.5% to $33.76bn in five months

Nigeria's net foreign exchange inflow rose by 36.5 percent year-on-year to $33.76 billion in the first five months of 2026, up from $24.72 billion in the same period of 2025. The increase occurred as the Central Bank of Nigeria continued efforts to deepen the foreign exchange market and improve liquidity. Data from the CBN's monthly economic reports showed aggregate forex inflow rose eight percent to $50.05 billion, while forex outflow declined by 24.6 percent to $16.29 billion. Inflow through the CBN increased by 2.75 percent to $15.30 billion, while autonomous sources rose by 10.5 percent to $34.76 billion.

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