{
  "id": 15009738,
  "title": "FULL LIST: 65 Nigerian projects seeking $78.5bn in investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/full-list-65-nigerian-projects-seeking-78-5bn-in-investment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T18:08:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-65-nigerian-projects-seeking-78-5bn-in-investment/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Nigerian government has listed 65 projects seeking a total of $78.5 billion in investment across various sectors, with the oil, gas, and power sector making up the largest portion at $36.4 billion. This sector includes 25 projects, with the Ondo Modular Refinery being the largest at $15 billion. Transport and maritime projects account for $25 billion, with Strategic Deep Sea Ports leading at $11.5 billion. Agriculture and agro-processing have six projects requiring $9.8 billion, while industry, manufacturing, and mining have 17 projects needing $6.6 billion. The remaining nine projects focus on technology, health, and urban services, with a combined capital requirement of about $700 million. Notably, 17 of the 65 projects require over $1 billion each, accounting for approximately 90% of the total investment sought.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FULL LIST: 65 Nigerian projects seeking $78.5bn in investment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/full-list-65-nigerian-projects-seeking-78-5bn-in-investment-15011304",
        "published": "2026-10-16T18:16:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}