Foreign investors increased their stake in Nigeria’s capital market significantly in May 2025, with foreign portfolio transactions on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) jumping by 88.54 per cent to reach N118.9 billion, up from N63.07 billion recorded in April 2025.
This surge in foreign inflows equivalent to about $74.97 million at the current exchange rate has provided a solid boost to overall market liquidity. Total market transactions grew by 45.32 per cent, moving from N482.04 billion in April to N700.50 billion in May.
According to the 9am News report, foreign transactions so far in 2025 have totaled N996.03 billion, accounting for 29.17 per cent of total activity on the Nigerian Exchange, while domestic investors continue to maintain a dominant 70.83 per cent share.
Domestic participation also showed significant momentum last month. Local transactions climbed by 38.81 per cent to N581.59 billion, with retail investors outperforming institutional players by 16 per cent. Retail trading rose sharply by 86.12 per cent, up from N181.31 billion in April to N337.46 billion in May.
When compared to the same period last year, total equity transactions in May 2025 more than doubled, surging 97.11 per cent from N355.38 billion.
9am News reported that domestic investors have continued to drive activity on Nigeria’s equities market, executing a total of N9.0 trillion worth of transactions between January 2024 and May 2025, based on the latest NGX data.
With strong foreign portfolio flows and increased local investor confidence, analysts expect that sustained positive sentiment could further deepen market depth and attract more offshore participation in the coming months.
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