The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has unveiled Investopedia, a new investment platform designed to unlock capital, generate employment, accelerate infrastructure development, and spur economic growth across the country.
Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Tuesday, NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, stressed the need for Nigeria to harness both global and African capital financing opportunities.
According to AbdulRazaq, who Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule represented, the platform was specifically designed to position Nigeria as an attractive destination for investors and promote inclusive growth.
“Over the last decade, foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have averaged only $2 billion annually, less than 0.5% of GDP, and concentrated in a few sectors.
“Yet, Nigeria faces a $100 billion annual infrastructure financing gap. Public projects alone cannot bridge this.
“The NGF Investopedia is a one-stop entry point that shows investors not only where to invest, but how to invest with confidence,” he said.
The NGF Investopedia, a biennial publication, will feature major projects across sectors, provide market insights, and highlight incentives.
It will be published in print and digital formats and showcased at international platforms, including the UN General Assembly, Intra-African Trade Fair, and Africa Investment Forum.
AbdulRazaq added that investments in agro-processing, renewable energy, ICT, and finance would deliver benefits beyond financial returns, including job creation and sustainable development.
He further revealed that the NGF Fund, backed by institutions such as the MOFI, NSIA, and CBN, would complement Investopedia by mobilising catalytic capital into state-level projects.
NGF Director General, Abdulateef Shittu, described the initiative as a “new dawn” in Nigeria’s subnational investment readiness.
“Nigeria’s annual infrastructure gap is nearly $100 billion. By curating bankable pipelines of projects across all 36 states, Investopedia consolidates credible opportunities into one transparent gateway for investors, with institutional oversight and global visibility,” Shittu explained.
International partners also expressed support. Afrexim Bank’s Head of Client Relations for Anglophone West Africa, Peter Olowononi, described Investopedia as a “catalytic tool” to connect global investors with credible state-led opportunities.
