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Nigeria’s FDI in manufacturing rises by $644m in 2023

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10 months ago

February 23, 2024

According to data from Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), foreign investments into the industrial sector increased by $644 million in 2023 to $1.5 billion from $948 million the year before.

In its capital imports report, the NBS said that the manufacturing sector had the highest investment levels.

The industries comprising the top three investment magnates were banking and finance, which ranked distantly second and third, respectively.

Manufacturing investments of $1.5 billion in 2023 made up 39% of all capital imports that year ($3.8 billion). Compared to $5.4 billion in 2022, foreign investments in Nigeria decreased by $1.5 billion to $3.8 billion.

The total capital importation was primarily driven by foreign direct investments ($377.3 million) and portfolio investments ($1.1 billion), with other investments accounting for the largest share of the total at $2.37 billion.

With $2.5 billion, Lagos State was the most popular travel destination in 2023, followed by Abuja ($1.1 billion). $150 million and $6 million were recorded by Abia and Rivers States, respectively.

In the same year in review, investments were also drawn to Ogun, Ekiti, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, and Adamawa states. 29 states were unable to draw in any capital during that time.

Foreign investments in Nigeria have consistently decreased in recent years. The largest economy in Africa saw a $18.6 billion fall in foreign investment in just four years (2019–2022), according to NBS.

Eight states were unable to draw in any kind of foreign investment over the four years. Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Gombe, Jigawa, and Kebbi were the states that were impacted. The report indicates that $23.9 billion in foreign investments were made in Nigeria in 2019.

The amount fell to $9.6 billion by 2020, then to $6.7 billion the next year, and finally to $5.3 billion in 2022. This suggests a $18.6 billion drop in the following four years. Over the course of the four years, the world’s most populated black country earned roughly $46 billion.

With $35.4 billion in foreign investments, Lagos State topped the way, followed by Federal Capital Territory ($10 billion).

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Nigeria’s $42bn foreign reserves enough for 9 months’ imports— Central Bank

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December 20, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

According to Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the nation’s $42.01 billion in foreign reserves can cover imports of goods and services for almost nine months.

Cardoso promised Nigerians improved economic fortunes in 2025 while addressing the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions yesterday in Abuja at the presentation of the performance index report.

Cardoso stated: “External Reserves rose from $ 38.35 billion it was on September 30, 2024, to $ 42.01 billion as of December 12, 2024”.

He clarified that third-party receipts in Q3 2024 and revenues from taxes connected to crude oil were the main drivers of the rise in foreign reserves during the specified time.

“We saw remarkable improvements in our trade balance and maintained a current account surplus,” he added.

“Our external reserves level can finance over 9.09 months of import of goods and services or 13.91 months only, higher than the international benchmark of 3.0 months and a robust buffer against shocks”.

On cash shortage, the CBN boss reiterated the N150 million fine against any branch of banks caught illegally distributing new Naira notes to currency hawkers and unscrupulous elements and said the Nigerian economy will improve in 2025 through policies and measures.

He predicted a stronger economic future: “Despite our economy’s challenges, there are clear reasons for optimism.

“The gradual stabilization of the forex market, ongoing banking sector recapitalization, and positive growth trends in key sectors, especially the services sector, indicate a path toward recovery and stability.”

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Tanzania tells IMF economy projected to grow by 6% in 2025

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8 hours ago

December 20, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

Tanzania’s economy is expected to grow by about 6% in 2025 from an estimated 5.4% growth in 2024, its finance minister and central bank governor said in a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Some of the potential risks to the performance in the near term would include intensification of regional conflicts, increased commodity price volatility, a global economic slowdown and natural disasters related to climate change, Finance Minister, Mwigulu Nchemba, and Central Bank Governor, Emmanuel Tutuba, said.

Real GDP increased by 5.3% in 2023 from 4.7% in 2022, propelled by private investments on the demand side and manufacturing, construction, and agriculture on the supply side.

Strict monetary policy and moderate food and energy prices contributed to the decline in inflation from 4.3% in 2022 to 3.8% in 2023. In 2023, the Tanzanian shilling lost 8% of its value due to a lack of foreign exchange.