January 05, (THEWILL) — Nigeria plans to establish a central investor desk to attract more domestic and foreign capital as part of efforts to boost economic growth and restore investor confidence.
The desk, to be housed in the Federal Ministry of Finance, will serve as a single point of contact for investors, development finance institutions and credit rating agencies.
It aims to improve coordination, strengthen policy communication and address concerns over inconsistent messaging that have previously discouraged investment.
Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, said the initiative would ensure timely information on economic reforms, macroeconomic policies and investment opportunities, helping investors better assess risks and returns in Nigeria.
The move comes amid recent fiscal and foreign exchange reforms that have begun to stabilise the economy and improve sentiment.
Officials say the investor desk will also support deal facilitation and speed up project execution in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and digital services.
The government believes the platform will help convert ongoing reforms into sustained capital inflows, supporting growth and job creation
Ogochukwu Onwaeze
