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65 investment projects: Tinubu promises support for investors

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has assembled a pipeline of 65 investment projects seeking $78.5bn and has promised to support local and foreign investo Read More: https://punchng.com/65-investment-projects-tinubu-promises-support-for-investors/

65 investment projects: Tinubu promises support for investors

President Bola Tinubu has announced the support of 65 investment projects, each seeking $78.5 billion in funding, as part of Nigeria's commitment to attracting local and international investors. The President made this announcement at the Nigeria Investors Forum, which took place during the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok.

The projects, presented by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, were welcomed by Tinubu, who also highlighted the World Bank Group's efforts to mobilize up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria.

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