Abuja — To bridge the gap between Nigeria’s untapped potential and global capital, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is set to launch its Investopedia, a comprehensive platform designed to spotlight investment opportunities across the country’s 36 states.
A statement by the NGF’s Director of Media and Strategic Communications, Yunusa Abdullahi, said the event, to be held on Tuesday, August 19, in Abuja, would make a high- profile affair which would underscore the initiative’s ambition.
Governors from all 36 states will showcase priority projects, while a ceremonial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing will formalise partnerships and lay the building block for the NGF Fund.
According to Abdullahi, a keynote from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will provide sovereign backing, reinforcing the platform’s legitimacy.
Foreign investors, ambassadors, and due diligence experts from Afreximbank, MOFI, UNDP Cavista and the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) will participate, with the event culminating in the distribution of the Investopedia to development finance institutions (DFIs), embassies, and private capital desks investment and business multi-sectoral business communities.
He also said that amidst persistent challenges such as low investor confidence and fragmented entry points, the initiative promises to transform how subnational projects attract funding, positioning Nigeria as a coordinated and credible destination for high-impact investments.
According to the spokesman of the governors forum, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has long grappled with barriers to investment at the state level.
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Frequent government transitions create uncertainty, while poor project visibility and weak preparation deter potential backers. Despite trillions in global pension funds, sovereign wealth, and development capital waiting to be deployed.
He stated that the absence of a trusted mechanism has left many viable projects on the shelf because “Nigeria lacks a trusted, coordinated vehicle to efficiently absorb and deploy this capital.
Abdullahi said that the NGF Investopedia would be a flagship biennial publication that curates multi-sector projects, from infrastructure to agriculture, complete with data-driven analyses, policy incentives, and market insights.
Accordingly, he said, “more than just a glossy compendium, it is envisioned as a ‘one-stop shop’ for investors – available in high-quality print and as a dynamic digital platform for matchmaking and transactions, hosted by the NGF.
“The Investopedia is designed to attract international investor interests and amplify Nigeria’s appeal on the world stage, hitting key forums like the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria, the UN General Assembly in New York, and the Africa Investment Forum in Morocco.
“This international push aims to “position the NGF as a credible investment conduit,” showcasing not just opportunities but practical pathways for engagement.”
