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Nigeria Posted $6.83bn Balance Of Payment Surplus In 2024 — CBN

by Mark Itsibor
2 months ago
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year, marking a decisive turnaround from deficits of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022, according to a statement issued by the apex bank on Wednesday.

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“This improvement reflects the impact of wide-ranging macroeconomic reforms, stronger trade performance, and renewed investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy,” the apex bank stated.

The CBN said current and capital accounts recorded a surplus of $17.22 billion in 2024, underpinned by a goods trade surplus of $13.17 billion. Petroleum imports declined by 23.2% to $14.06 billion, while non-oil imports fell by 12.6% to $25.74 billion.

On the export side, gas exports rose by 48.3% to $8.66 billion, and non-oil exports increased by 24.6% to $7.46 billion. Remittance inflows remained resilient, with personal remittances rising by 8.9% to $20.93 billion.

According to CBN, International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) inflows surged by 43.5% to $4.73 billion, up from $3.30 billion in 2023, reflecting stronger engagement from Nigerians in diaspora.

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Official development assistance also rose by 6.2% to $3.37 billion. Improved Financial Account and Reserve Position Nigeria recorded a net acquisition of financial assets totalling $12.12 billion.

Portfolio investment inflows more than doubled, increased by 106.5% to $13.35 billion, while resident foreign currency holdings grew by $5.41 billion, indicating stronger confidence in domestic economic stability.

Although foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 42.3% to $1.08 billion, CBN said the overall financial account posted notable gains.

The country’s external reserves increased by $6.0 billion to $40.19 billion by year-end 2024, bolstering its external buffer marked improvement in data integrity.

Net errors and omissions narrowed significantly by 79.5% to negative $5.10 billion in 2024, down from $24.90 billion in 2023, reflecting substantial improvements in data availability and capture.

The development represented a major advance in data accuracy, transparency, and overall reporting integrity.

CBN said the 2024 BOP surplus highlights the effectiveness of Nigeria’s ongoing reform agenda. The liberalisation and unification of the foreign exchange market, a disciplined monetary policy approach to managing inflation and stabilising the Naira, and coordinated fiscal and monetary measures have all contributed to enhanced competitiveness and investor sentiment.

It said, “The positive turnaround in our external finances is evidence of effective policy implementation and our unwavering commitment to macroeconomic stability,” said the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

“This surplus marks an important step forward for Nigeria’s economy, benefiting investors, businesses, and everyday Nigerians alike.”


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Mark Itsibor is a journalist and communication specialist with 10 years of experience, He is currently Chief Correspondent at LEADERSHIP Media Group and writes on Finance, Economy, Politics, Crime, and Judiciary. He has a B.Sc in Political Science, Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Print), and B.A in Development Communication. His Twitter handle is @Itsibor_M

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