By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Nigeria’s external reserves have surged past the $45 billion threshold for the first time in over six years, fresh data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals.
The reserves now stand at $45.04 billion, a level last achieved on July 23, 2019, The CBN reports revealed that this milestone comes amid a rapid buildup, with the country adding nearly $5 billion to its coffers in recent months a stark contrast to the FX challenges plaguing many emerging markets.
Earlier reports highlighted reserves reaching $42.03 billion on September 19, 2025, the highest in 72 months.
