Nigeria secures $19.9bn investment signals in Q2 2025 — a 278% jump from Q1

Nigeria recorded a major boost in investor interest in the second quarter of 2025, attracting $19.92 billion in investment signals — nearly quadruple the $5.27 billion recorded in Q1, according to data from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).

The surge brings total investment signals in the first half of 2025 to $25.19 billion, reflecting renewed investor confidence across multiple sectors of the economy.

The figures, published on NIPC’s website and compiled with Nairametrics in the Deals Book: Private and Public Sector Investment Signal in Nigeria Q2 2025, track announced, pledged, in-progress, and completed deals. While not guaranteed inflows, the signals serve as a barometer of investor intent and sectoral momentum.

Oil, infrastructure, and energy dominate

A breakdown of over 80 investment signals in Q2 showed activity spread across April (29), May (33), and June (18). Of these, 39 were completed, 29 announced, 10 in progress, and two registered as pledges.

Key deals include:

• ExxonMobil’s $1.5bn deepwater oil investment to boost energy competitiveness.
• SINOMACH’s $1bn infrastructure commitment in Southern Nigeria.
• Nigerian Capital Development Fund’s $1bn economic expansion signal.
• $946m Highway Development and Management Initiative to upgrade federal roads.
• World Bank’s $552m grant to support basic education.
• Genesis Energy Group’s $500m infrastructure project in Katsina.
• Ogun State’s $400m Stellar Steel Plant to drive local manufacturing.
• Emzor’s $230m pharmaceutical facility aimed at reducing drug imports.
• Gavi’s $191m investment in Nigeria’s immunisation programme.
• Equinix’s $140m expansion of digital infrastructure in Southern Nigeria.

A sign of growing confidence

Analysts say the rebound reflects Nigeria’s resilience amid economic reforms and policy shifts, even as challenges such as insecurity, FX volatility, and infrastructure deficits remain.

For policymakers and businesses, the signals provide insight into sectors where capital is likely to flow next, with oil, infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology topping the list.