2026.06.0308:30:00UTC+00Nigeria's Foreign Reserves Edge Up to $49.58B in May 2026

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $49.58 billion in May 2026, up from a previous level of $48.37 billion recorded in the same month. The latest figures, updated on 3 June 2026, indicate a net increase of $1.21 billion in the country’s reserve position.

The steady build-up in reserves suggests an improvement in Nigeria’s external buffers, which are closely watched by investors and policymakers as an indicator of the country’s ability to meet foreign obligations and support its currency. While the data release does not specify the underlying drivers of the increase, the higher reserve level may provide authorities with slightly more room to manage external pressures in the near term.

Market participants are likely to monitor whether this upward trend in reserves can be sustained in the coming months, as Nigeria continues to navigate global economic uncertainties and domestic policy challenges.