Autonomous sources accounted for the largest share of Nigeria’s foreign exchange inflows in 2025, as aggregate inflows into the economy rose 13.81 percent to $109.86 billion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2025 Annual Report and Accounts.
The CBN report showed that foreign exchange inflows from autonomous sources rose 25.12 percent to $70.54 billion in 2025 from $56.38 billion in 2024, accounting for 64.21 percent of total FX inflows during the year.
The increase was driven primarily by higher non-oil export receipts and over-the-counter purchases, particularly capital importation, the CBN said.
In contrast, FX inflows through the CBN declined by 2.08 percent to $39.32 billion, accounting for 35.8 percent of total inflows. The decline was attributed mainly to lower receipts from government debt and FX swaps.
The shift towards autonomous sources came as the CBN continued to implement reforms aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, liquidity
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