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The UK accounted for 62% of Nigeria’s capital imports in Q1 2025; South Africa and Mauritius led African sources
  • The United Kingdom accounted for over 62% of total capital imports into Nigeria in Q1 2025.
  • South Africa and Mauritius are the only African countries in the top 10, ranking 2nd and 3rd respectively.
  • Traditional powerhouses like the US and UAE contributed significantly less than the UK.
  • Emerging markets like the Cayman Islands and Singapore also made the list, reflecting Nigeria’s diverse capital origin base.

The UK led Nigeria’s capital imports in H1 2024, contributing nearly 50% of total inflows
In H1 2024, the UK accounted for nearly half (48.9%) of Nigeria’s capital investments, totalling $2.93 billion, followed by South Africa (14%) and the Netherlands (11%). This highlights the UK's long-standing economic ties with Nigeria, having invested over $47.5 billion over the past ten years. The UK remains Nigeria's top capital import source.

Biggest chocolate exporters in the world in 2020
Apart from dominating the global cocoa industry in 2020, Ivory Coast — leading in African chocolate exports — is ranked 27th among the top chocolate exporters in the world. Here is how it compares with the world's top 10 chocolate exporters by value in 2020.


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