Nigeria, June 25 -- By halfway through 2025, overseas investment in the Nigerian stock market had grown more than twice, mirroring growing investor confidence driven by improved foreign exchange stability and broader economic reforms.

Data released by Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) show that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) exchanged equities totalling N996.03 billion in the first half of the year, significantly higher than the N458.29 billion recorded during the same period in 2024.

The latest leap signals a welcome change in mood as foreign investors keep finding their way into Nigeria's capital market following months of high volatility and uncertainty. The N996.03 billion worth of equity transactions executed by foreign players a...