Nigeria Governors Forum Launches Investopedia, a digital platform to attract global investors and finance infrastructure projects across 36 states

Nigeria Governors Forum Launches Investopedia, a groundbreaking digital platform designed as a one-stop shop for investors exploring credible and transparent opportunities across Nigeria’s 36 states.

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The initiative, unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday, was described by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq as a strategic step toward bridging Nigeria’s \$100 billion annual infrastructure financing gap.

Abdulrazaq explained that the platform is not just a catalogue of projects but an entry point for investors to learn where and how to invest in Nigeria with confidence.

He stressed that unlocking prosperity requires mobilising both global and African capital to finance projects that create jobs, modernise infrastructure, and drive inclusive growth.

The NGF Investopedia is supported by key partners, including Afreximbank, UNDP, and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI).

In addition, the forum announced the NGF Fund, developed with Cavista Holdings, which will serve as a pooled investment vehicle to channel catalytic capital into vetted state-level projects.

According to Abdulrazaq, the fund will be anchored on the NGF’s governance credibility, ensuring that listed opportunities translate into tangible investments on the ground.

NGF Director-General Abdulateef Shittu hailed the launch as a new dawn for Nigeria’s investment readiness at the sub-national level.

He noted that Nigeria’s FDI inflows remain below Africa’s average, with only \$1.87 billion attracted in 2023, largely into oil and gas, telecoms, real estate, and agriculture.

By curating bankable projects across all 36 states, Shittu said, the platform simplifies investor access, enhances transparency, and builds global confidence.

He emphasised that the initiative would not only attract financing but also technical support, capacity building, and risk mitigation partnerships.

“This is why today matters,” Shittu remarked. “We are no longer just discussing potential, but presenting bankable pathways for global, African, and domestic capital to flow into our states.”

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The NGF said the prosperity that follows — in jobs, infrastructure, and inclusive growth — will stand as a lasting legacy for this generation of governors and leaders.