Nigerian Exchange Limited record say foreign inflows jump 78% on NGX as outflows also rise, showing renewed investor interest but cautious market behaviour for Q1 2026.
According to report, foreign inflows increase to N393.68bn from N221.62bn for same period in 2025.
Outflows also increase
Despite the strong inflow, foreign investors still withdraw plenty funds as outflows rise by 31.2% to N420.37bn Year-to-Date.
This show say even though investors dey enter market, many still dey pull money out due to uncertainty.
Total transactions rise
For March 2026, total transactions for the Exchange grow by 13.10% to N1.744tn from N1.542tn in February.
Foreign transactions also surge sharply by over 100% month-on-month, moving from N139.03bn to N288.82bn.
Domestic investors still dominate
Even with increase in foreign activity, local investors still control the market.
Domestic transactions pass foreign own by about 66% in March, showing say Nigerians still dey drive market activities.
Institutional investors lead
Within domestic segment:
- Institutional investors dominate retail investors
- Institutional transactions rise by 6.95%
- Retail transactions drop slightly by 1.30%
Market outlook
The NGX data show say investor confidence dey improve small, but rising outflows indicate say foreign investors still dey careful about Nigeria economic environment.
Experts say stable policies and economic reforms go help sustain inflows and reduce capital flight going forward.
