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NESG projects external reserves to hit $53bn by year-end
The Punch
Aug 21, 2026 · 02:10 WAT
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group projects Nigeria’s external reserves could reach $53 billion by the end of 2026, supported by higher oil production and improved investor confidence. Changes in reserve levels and foreign-exchange conditions may influence sentiment across Nigerian equities, particularly oil and gas companies.