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CBN’s Net Foreign Exchange Reserve Rises to $23.11bn, Strongest Over 3 Years

Chris AGABI by Chris AGABI
April 2, 2025
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CBN’s Net Foreign Exchange Reserve Rises to $23.11bn, Strongest Over 3 Years
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a record improvement in its Net Foreign Exchange Reserve (NFER) position as of the end of 2024, rising to $23.11 billion.

The NFER stood at $23.11 billion, the highest level in over three years, a marked increase from $3.99 billion at year-end 2023, $8.19 billion in 2022, and $14.59 billion in 2021.

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According to the CBN, this is a substantial improvement in the country’s external liquidity, reduced short-term obligations, and renewed investor confidence.

NFER, which adjusts gross reserves to account for near-term liabilities such as FX swaps and forward contracts, is a more accurate indicator of the foreign exchange buffers available to meet immediate external obligations.

Gross external reserves also increased to $40.19 billion, compared to $33.22 billion at the close of 2023.

The increase in reserves reflects a combination of strategic measures undertaken by the CBN,including a deliberate and substantial reduction in short-term foreign exchange liabilities – notablyswaps and forward obligations. The strengthening was also spurred by policy actions to rebuild confidence in the FX market and increase reserve buffers, along with recent improved foreign exchange inflows – particularly from non-oil sources.

The result is a stronger and more transparent reserves position that better equips Nigeria to withstand external shocks. The expansion occurred even as the CBN continued to reduce short-term liabilities, thereby improving the overall quality of the reserve position.

“This improvement in our net reserves is not accidental; it is the outcome of deliberate policy choices aimed at rebuilding confidence, reducing vulnerabilities, and laying the foundation for long-term stability” Gov. Cardoso says, “We remain focused on sustaining this progress through transparency, discipline, and market-driven reforms.”

Reserves have continued to strengthen in 2025. While the first quarter figures reflected some seasonal and transitional adjustments, includingsignificant interest payments on foreign-denominated debt, underlying fundamentals remain intact, and reserves are expected to continue improving over the second quarter of this year.

We anticipate a steady uptick in reserves, underpinned by improved oil production levels, and a more supporting export growth environment that is expected to boost non-oil FX earnings and diversify external inflows.

The CBN remains committed to prudent reserve management, transparent reporting, and macroeconomic policies that support a stable exchange rate, attract investment, and build long-term resilience.

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