Remittances hit $5.82bn as Nigeria's current account surplus widens
Personal transfers from Nigerians in the diaspora rose to $5.82 billion in the second quarter of 2026, helping to drive read more Remittances climb to $5.82bn as Nigeria’s current account surplus widens
Nigeria's diaspora remittances reached $5.82 billion in the second quarter of 2026, contributing to a widening current account surplus. The rise in personal transfers from Nigerians abroad supported the country's external position over the period.
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