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Capital Market Contribution to GDP Now 33% – SEC

Nigeria’s capital market now contributes 33% to GDP, with total market capitalisation rising to ₦123.93 trillion, up 125% from ₦55 trillion in April 2024, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Foreign Investment in Manufacturing Falls 54% Despite Capital Surge

Foreign investment in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector fell 54.11% in the first nine months of 2025, despite a sharp rebound in overall capital inflows, according to National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data.

FG Commits 5% of GDP to Industrial Financing

The Federal Government has pledged to commit 5% of Nigeria’s GDP annually to industrial development financing, under the newly launched Nigeria Industrial Plan.

FG Targets Aerotropolis Model to Transform Airports

Nigeria’s aviation industry is set for a major investment drive as the Federal Government moves to establish aerotropolises, airports integrated with commercial cities, logistics hubs, and industrial clusters, across key cities.

NSIA, JICA Launch $50m Fund for Nigerian Startups

The Federal Government has launched a $50m Impact Innovation Fund to support Nigerian startups tackling social challenges, following agreements signed between the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Tinubu Approves N2.8tn Payment to GenCos After Audit

President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment of ₦2.8 trillion to power generation companies (GenCos) as the Federal Government’s verified liability for accumulated electricity subsidies dating back to 2010.