Nigeria recorded significant gains in investment attraction and enterprise support in 2025, as coordinated reforms under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment translated into stronger capital inflows, expanded export capacity, and targeted grant interventions.
According to an official ministry review titled “2025: A Defining Year for Nigeria’s Industry, Trade and Investment,” the country achieved a turnaround in investment momentum, with four priority projects valued at $13.7 billion advancing from a broader pipeline of signed Memoranda of Understanding worth $50.8 billion. The progress marked a shift from commitments to implementation, reflecting improved investor confidence and reform execution.
Beyond capital inflows, the ministry reported expanded support for exporters, MSMEs, and women-led businesses through structured capacity building and grant programmes. In partnership with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, the government trained 27,352 exporters, certified 200 micro, small and medium enterprises for international trade, and supported 3,047 farmers with hybrid seedlings to boost productivity and export readiness.
The ministry attributed the investment gains to coordinated policy reforms, trade facilitation measures, and sustained engagement with domestic and international investors. High level bilateral meetings and trade missions led by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, helped reposition Nigeria as a more competitive and investible destination.
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