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Tinubu Unveils $78.5bn Investment Pipeline, Welcomes W’Bank’s $5.79bn Financing Plan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has invited Nigerian and international investors to explore 65 bankable projects valued at $78.5 billion, as the Federal Government seeks to attract private capital, expand businesses and create jobs.
Tinubu also welcomed the World Bank Group’s initiative to mobilise up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria, describing the partnership as a boost to efforts to strengthen the country’s investment climate and expand opportunities for economic growth.
The President disclosed this in a statement highlighting his administration’s economic reform agenda and its drive to attract investments into critical sectors, including agriculture and digital infrastructure.
According to him, the reforms are designed to establish a stronger foundation for investment and enable more Nigerians to earn better livelihoods.
The 65-project investment pipeline was presented by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, alongside the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, at the Nigeria Investors Forum held on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok.
Tinubu urged prospective investors to examine the projects and engage directly with their sponsors through the federal government’s Projects Nigeria platform.
He assured investors that his administration would work to address obstacles to investment and facilitate the implementation of viable projects.
The President said the initiative was intended to attract capital, support business expansion, generate employment and broaden economic opportunities for Nigerians.
