Lagos and the FCT attracted 98% of Nigeria’s capital imports in Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, eight Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) received $1.13 billion in capital imports. Lagos State secured $705 million (62%) and the FCT attracted $410 million (36%), adding up to 98%.

Source:

National Bureau of Statistics

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