Abike Dabiri-Erewa Reacts As Diaspora Remittances Hit Record $1.57 Billion In Q2 2026

NIDCOM Logo Key Takeaways Nigeria received a record $1.57 billion through International Money Transfer Operators in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The inflow increased by approximately 33 per cent from $1.18 billion in the second quarter of 2025, topping quarterly figures recorded between 2019 and 2026. NiDCOM Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa welcomed the increase, describing it as evidence of Nigerians abroad contributing to Nigeria’s economic growth and stability. Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded the record $1.57 billion inflow through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in the second quarter of 2026.

She described the development as a strong indication of Nigerians in the diaspora’s continued contribution to the nation’s economic growth and stability.

Naija News reports that the NiDCOM boss shared her commendation in a statement by the commission’s Public Relations and Protocols officer, Abdur-Rahman Balogun.

According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Q2 2026 Statistical Bulletin, the figure represents an increase of approximately 33 per cent from the $1.18 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025.

It is also the highest quarterly inflow in the available data series covering 2019 to 2026, surpassing the previous record of approximately $1.47 billion recorded in the third quarter of 2024.

Dabiri-Erewa noted that the impressive performance underscores the growing significance of diaspora remittances as a vital source of foreign exchange, household support and economic resilience for Nigeria.

“A breakdown of the figures shows that inflows through IMTOs stood at $513.81 million in April 2026, compared with $597.44 million in April 2025.

“However, receipts rebounded strongly in May, rising to $472.13 million from $288.17 million in the corresponding month of the previous year. June recorded the quarter’s strongest performance, with inflows reaching $580.16 million, up from $292.25 million in June 2025.

“The latest figures also consolidate the recovery recorded in the first quarter of 2026, when IMTO inflows reached $1.29 billion, representing a 45 per cent increase from $888.47 million recorded in Q1 2025.

“The Commission considers this upward trajectory as an indication of the enduring commitment of Nigerians abroad to the well-being of families at home and the broader development of the Nigerian economy.

“Beyond supporting household consumption, diaspora remittances have the potential to strengthen foreign exchange supply through formal financial channels, improve transparency in the currency market and contribute to greater economic stability.

“The continued growth in formal remittance inflows also highlights the importance of building confidence in regulated transfer channels and creating an enabling environment for diaspora investments,” the statement read

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