{
  "id": 7972547,
  "title": "Foreign reserves gain $12.76 billion in one year, add $708 million in September",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/foreign-reserves-gain-12-76-billion-in-one-year-add-708-million-in",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-17T07:07:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/17/foreign-reserves-gain-12-76-billion-in-one-year-add-708-million-in-september/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves grew by a significant $12.76 billion in the past year, reaching a total of $54.61 billion as of September 14, 2026. This substantial increase, equivalent to a 30.5% rise from $41.84 billion in September 2025, bolsters the country's external liquidity position and underscores a steady upward trend. The reserves experienced an additional gain of approximately $707.75 million in September alone, pushing the balance from $53.90 billion to $54.61 billion. This recent surge continues a pattern of accumulation observed since mid-year. The overall reserve level of $54.61 billion is notably higher than the $50.03 billion recorded in March, indicating a sustained improvement in Nigeria's external reserve position throughout the year. The growth in reserves is also attributed to robust foreign capital inflows into the Nigerian economy. Experts caution that while portfolio investments can bolster reserves and enhance foreign exchange liquidity, they are more susceptible to fluctuations in interest rates, exchange-rate expectations, and global investor sentiment compared to longer-term foreign direct investment. The latest increase in external reserves occurs as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) adheres to a tight monetary policy aimed at curbing inflation and promoting macroeconomic stability.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s gross foreign exchange reserves rose by $12.76 billion year-on-year to $54.61 billion as of September 14, 2026, strengthening the country’s external liquidity position and extending the recent upward trend. The post Foreign reserves gain $12.76 billion in one year, add $708 million in September appeared first on Nairametrics .",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigeria's foreign reserves increased by $12.76 billion in the past year.",
    "Reserves reached $54.61 billion as of September 14, 2026.",
    "Additional gain of $707.75 million in September alone."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The surge in Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves bolsters the country's external liquidity position, underscoring a steady upward trend driven by robust foreign capital inflows and a tight monetary policy.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}