The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission says it facilitated more than $10 billion in investment commitments in 2025.
The Executive Secretary of the commission, Ms Aisha Rimi, disclosed this at a media parley in Abuja, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
She said the milestone reflects the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to boost investor confidence in the country.
Rimi said capital importation jumped to $5.2 billion in the first quarter, up from $3.4 billion recorded in the same period of 2024.
She added that total inflows rose to $10.23 billion by the first half of the year, underscoring strong investor interest in Nigeria.
According to her, the commission facilitated nearly 100 company incorporations, processed hundreds of investor inquiries, and approved expatriate quotas to support ease of doing business.
She also disclosed that 17 companies were granted pioneer status in the second quarter, attracting investments worth $809.57 billion and generating more than 3,000 jobs.
The NIPC boss added that further approvals in the third quarter led to the creation of more than 2,400 jobs.
Rimi said the NIPC also upgraded its digital investment platforms, strengthened subnational investment promotion, and expanded Nigeria’s visibility through global engagements.
She added that the commission is preparing to transition to the Economic Development Incentive framework by January 2026, in line with the new tax law.
According to her, NIPC’s focus in 2026 will be on deepening investment facilitation, improving state competitiveness, enhancing investor support, and building partnerships to deliver measurable outcomes.
The executive secretary also reaffirmed NIPC’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaboration with the media in projecting Nigeria’s investment narrative.
She said the reported capital inflows and job creation highlight tangible progress in positioning Nigeria as a competitive investment destination.
By facilitating more than $10 billion in investments and creating thousands of jobs, she noted that the commission is strengthening investor confidence, driving economic diversification, and supporting inclusive growth across key sectors of the economy.
