Nigeria’s current account surplus has climbed to $7.5 billion, reflecting a stronger external position for the country as exports continue to generate significant foreign-exchange inflows.
The latest figure was reported on September 19, 2026, with the development coming amid ongoing changes in Nigeria’s external trade and foreign-exchange environment. The current account measures the balance of a country’s transactions with the rest of the world, including trade in goods and services, income and transfers.
The increase provides an important indicator of Nigeria’s external economic position, particularly as the country continues efforts to strengthen foreign-exchange liquidity and reduce pressure on the naira.
Business activity and export earnings remain key factors in determining the country’s external balance. Recent data also show that Nigeria’s exports to other African countries have grown substantially, highlighting the increasing role of regional trade in the economy.
The development comes at a time when policymakers are closely monitoring inflation, exchange-rate stability and foreign-exchange reserves. The latest figures therefore provide another measure of how Nigeria’s external accounts are performing amid the broader economic reforms.
