Foreign investor participation in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) hit a 2026 low of 4.89% in August, as foreign trading transactions dropped to N62.03 billion. According to the latest NGX Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment report, total equity turnover for the month fell 46.38% to N1.27 trillion. Foreign investors remained net sellers for the eighth consecutive month with a N9.09 billion sell position. Despite this retreat, domestic investors continue to dominate the market, accounting for nearly 90% of total turnover in the first eight months of 2026.