Nigeria has unveiled a pipeline of 65 investment projects seeking $78.5 billion in funding, as the federal government intensifies efforts to attract private capital, expand businesses and create jobs following its economic reforms.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the initiative via a post made on his official X account, welcoming the World Bank Group’s efforts to mobilise up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria. The proposed funding is expected to support investment in sectors including agriculture and digital infrastructure.
According to Tinubu, the investment drive forms part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen the economy, improve opportunities for businesses and enable more Nigerians to earn sustainable livelihoods.
Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele and Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso presented Nigeria’s investment opportunities at the Nigeria Investors Forum in Bangkok, held on the sidelines of the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
The 65 proposed projects are intended to provide domestic and international investors with opportunities to finance developments across Nigeria’s economy. The government is encouraging investors to assess the projects and engage directly with their sponsors through Projects Nigeria, an investment platform established to showcase opportunities.
Tinubu said the administration would work with investors to address obstacles and help viable projects progress towards implementation.
The initiative comes as Nigeria seeks to attract more private investment amid efforts to stabilise the economy, strengthen infrastructure and encourage growth in productive sectors. Agriculture remains important for employment and food production, while digital infrastructure is increasingly central to business operations, financial services and economic development.
Mobilising private financing could help fund projects that might otherwise struggle to secure sufficient capital. However, the scale of investment ultimately realised will depend on investor confidence, project viability, financing arrangements and the ability to resolve regulatory and infrastructure challenges.
The government has invited Nigerian and international investors to explore the available opportunities through the official Projects Nigeria platform at https://finance.gov.ng/projectsnigeria.
The proposed investment pipeline and World Bank financing initiative represent two distinct figures, with the $78.5 billion covering the funding sought for the 65 projects and the $5.79 billion representing private financing the World Bank Group aims to mobilise for Nigeria.
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