igeria’s external reserves have strengthening of Nigeria’s external buff - of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the coun- risen to $51.04 billion, their ers, with reserves maintaining an up- try’s gross external reserves stood at N highest level in about 17 years, ward trajectory throughout June follow- $51.04 billion as of June 18, 2026, reflecting stronger foreign exchange in - ing significant gains recorded in May. representing the strongest reserve posi- flows, improved liquidity conditions and According to CBN data, external reserves tion since January 2009, when reserves the impact of ongoing ec…