Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Nigeria fell sharply by 70.06% in the first quarter of 2025, dropping to $126.29m from $421.88m in the previous quarter, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
The slump came despite a rise in total capital importation, as foreign
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Oluwatosin Ogunjuyigbe
Oluwatosin Ogunjuyigbe is a writer and journalist who covers business, finance, technology, and the changing forces shaping Nigeria’s economy. He focuses on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories.