Foreign Reserves Rise By 16% To $52.8bn, Gain $7.3bn In 8 Months

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $7.27 billion, or 15.95%, from January 2 to August 21, 2026, reaching $52.83 billion, according to CBN data. The rise strengthens the country’s external liquidity position and is relevant to market expectations around currency stability and investment conditions.