Foreign investors withdrew N45.85bn from the Nigerian stock market in January 2025, far exceeding the N25.66bn recorded as inflows.
The Nigerian Exchange Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report showed that foreign outflows made up 64.12% of total foreign transactions, highlighting persistent concerns over declining investor participation despite the naira’s relative stability.
The report also showed a 7.13% increase in total foreign transactions, rising from N66.75bn in December 2024 to N71.51bn in January 2025.