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Foreign investors’ participation in Nigeria’s equity market rose the most in 2025 to the highest level in 19 years, indicating improved investor confidence. The article attributes the inflow to Nigeria’s government fiscal and monetary reforms. Overall, the development is supportive for sentiment toward Nigeria risk assets, though specific asset/return figures were not provided.

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Foreign investors’ participation in Nigeria’s equity market rose the most in 2025 to the highest level in 19 years, indicating improved investor confidence. The article attributes the inflow to Nigeria’s government fiscal and monetary reforms. Overall, the development is supportive for sentiment toward Nigeria risk assets, though specific asset/return figures were not provided.