December 28, (THEWILL) — Afrinvest, a leading Nigerian investment management firm, has expanded its operations in the South-East with the opening of a new office in Enugu State, reinforcing its commitment to bringing structured wealth management services closer to investors in the region.
Speaking during a sensitisation exercise in Enugu, Afrinvest’s Enugu Office Manager, Mr Emmanuel Eleojo, said the outreach was aimed at informing residents about the company’s presence and the wide range of investment opportunities now available to them.
According to him, the Enugu office is Afrinvest’s second branch in the South-East, following the successful establishment of its Onitsha office.
“Today, we are moving around the city to share the good news that Afrinvest is now in Enugu and fully open for business. While we already have a branch in Onitsha, this Enugu office further strengthens our footprint in the South-East,” Eleojo said.
He explained that Afrinvest, which recently marked 30 years in business, had built a strong reputation over three decades of helping individuals, organisations and government institutions to build, grow and protect wealth.
Afrinvest operates through several subsidiaries, including Afrinvest Asset Management, Afrinvest Securities Limited, Afrinvest Trustees, Afrinvest Consulting, Afrinvest Capital, and a fintech arm that powers its digital investment platforms.
Through these subsidiaries, Eleojo noted, clients in Enugu and across the South-East can access services such as asset management, trusteeship, stock trading, treasury bills, commercial papers and Federal Government savings bonds.
He further highlighted the company’s digital investment platform, Afrinvestor 2.0, which allows users to conveniently buy and track stocks and other financial instruments.
“What people have traditionally travelled to Lagos to access is now available in Enugu. Through Afrinvestor, investors can trade stocks, invest in treasury bills, commercial papers and FGN savings bonds with ease,” he added.
He also emphasised that Afrinvest’s longevity, strong regulatory compliance and integrated ecosystem distinguish it from other investment platforms.
“We have been in the Nigerian market for 30 years. We have witnessed market booms and crashes and remained strong. Trust, innovation and excellence are our core values, and these are what we are bringing to the South-East,” he said.
Also speaking, Afrinvest Manager, Onitsha Office, Mr Paul Onyenweihe, said the decision to establish the Enugu office was driven by the strong performance of the Onitsha office and the growing demand for structured investment services in the region.
“The success of the Onitsha branch encouraged us to expand to Enugu. Our strategy, products and digital platforms have helped us penetrate the market effectively,” Onyenweihe explained.
According to him, the company’s simplified digital onboarding process allows investors to open accounts and begin trading without visiting a physical office.
“With the Afrinvestor 2.0 app, investors can open an account, fund their wallets and start trading seamlessly. This has significantly enhanced our operations and customer experience,” he said.
He further disclosed that investors could begin their investment journey with as little as ₦5,000, making Afrinvest’s services accessible to a wide range of individuals.
“Our message to the people of Enugu is simple: we are here to add value. With Afrinvest, you can start investing with a minimum of ₦5,000 and gradually build wealth,” he added.
In another development, the investment house has projected that the naira will trade at N1,431.06/$ in the new year.
This was contained in its 2025 Macroeconomic Review and 2026 Outlook, which was published last week.
Afrinvest, in its outlook, considered five methodologies, including the REER Model, MZM Model, M3/FX Reserves Model, FG’s budget benchmark, and the PPP Model, to arrive at its projection of N1,431.06/$.
Providing reasons for the projection, analysts at Afrinvest said, “Our outlook for the naira’s resilience in 2026 is underpinned by the following assumptions: the FG will formally align its CGT policy change with FPI expectations (a complete reversal to 10.0 per cent or a competitive range of 20.0–25.0 per cent) before implementation in January 2026.
Crude oil production volatility is expected to skew upward in 2026, supported by improved security around oil assets and continued strategic investments by major domestic operators.
“Reduced speculation on the naira (notwithstanding the risk of pre-election spending) is anchored on the success of the CBN’s EFMES since its November 2024 launch. A lower import bill is also expected due to the growing domestic supply of PMS, related products, and fertilisers, which previously gulped about 50.0 per cent of the import bill monthly,” the investment firm said.
Sam Diala is a Bloomberg Certified Financial Journalist with over a decade of experience in reporting Business and Economy. He is Business Editor at THEWILL Newspaper, and believes that work, not wishes, creates wealth.
