The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is set to unveil Investopedia, a new platform designed to showcase viable investment opportunities across Nigeria’s 36 states, as part of efforts to strengthen subnational financing and attract global capital.
The launch, scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, at the Hilton Hotel in Abuja, is expected to bring together state governors, development finance institutions, private investors, and international partners.
NGF director of media and strategic communications, Yunusa Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement, said the initiative would serve as a “credible conduit between Nigeria’s untapped potential and global capital,” providing investors with a structured and transparent entry point into the Nigerian economy.
He noted that despite Nigeria’s vast opportunities, investment inflows have remained stifled by weak confidence, policy inconsistencies, and limited visibility of projects at the state level. “Frequent government transitions create uncertainty, while poor project preparation has deterred prospective investors. Yet, trillions of dollars of global capital remain available and waiting to be deployed,” Abdullahi explained.
The NGF Investopedia, he added, will be a biennial publication featuring projects in critical sectors such as infrastructure, energy, agriculture, healthcare, and technology. It will provide detailed data analysis, policy incentives, and market insights aimed at enabling matchmaking and transactions.
“More than a glossy compendium, this platform will operate as a one-stop shop for investors, in both print and digital formats, offering practical pathways for engagement,” Abdullahi said.
The NGF further disclosed that the Investopedia will be promoted at major international events, including the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria, the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and the Africa Investment Forum in Morocco.
“This global outreach will not only highlight opportunities but also institutionalise subnational visibility, positioning Nigeria as a credible investment destination,” he added.
The Abuja launch will feature state governors presenting priority projects to investors, alongside the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise partnerships. The event will also feature a keynote address from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), while representatives from Afreximbank, MOFI, UNDP, Cavista, and the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission are expected to participate.
According to Abdullahi, the NGF has also outlined a post-launch roadmap, including investment clinics to facilitate government-to-government and business-to-government engagements in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, continuing into 2026. Other activities will include capacity-building programmes on structuring public-private partnerships and enhancing risk mitigation mechanisms to ensure sustainable project delivery.
“This initiative represents a strategic step towards repositioning Nigeria’s states as investment-ready entities capable of mobilising partnerships for long-term development,” Abdullahi stated.
