Investors Eager for Nigeria’s Return to Global Capital Market, Says Uzoka-Anite

Investors Eager for Nigeria’s Return to Global Capital Market, Says Uzoka-Anite

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

Nigeria’s economic reforms have rekindled global investor confidence, with international financiers expressing strong interest in the country’s imminent return to the international capital market.

Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this while speaking on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., where Nigeria’s economic progress and reform agenda have taken centre stage.

According to her, the meetings provided a unique opportunity for Nigeria’s economic team to engage with global investors and showcase the impact of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms.

“Investors are eager to see Nigeria back in the international capital market,” Uzoka-Anite said. “It’s like a miracle that we could do such multiple reforms, and within two years, we are witnessing growth. Even the IMF and the World Bank have given a lot of commendation to that.”

She noted that the country’s foreign exchange reserves have risen above $42 billion, while inflation has begun to ease, both outcomes she credited to policy consistency and fiscal discipline.

“We are glad at Mr. President’s visionary leadership for steering the country to undertake such reforms. We need these reforms,” she added, emphasizing that the government’s actions have restored market confidence.

Uzoka-Anite explained that the reforms have brought clarity and certainty to the foreign exchange market, resulting in improved investor sentiment and a gradual reduction in the prices of goods and services.

“Now that there is clarity and certainty in FX pricing, there is more confidence in the economy among manufacturers and traders. Prices of food and other services, including manufactured goods, have come down,” she said.

The Minister reaffirmed that Nigeria’s reform-driven growth path is positioning the country as a leading investment destination in Africa, with prospects for long-term economic stability and inclusive development.

“With renewed confidence in the economy, we are optimistic that Nigeria will continue to attract significant investments to drive growth and development,” Uzoka-Anite stated.

As global attention shifts toward emerging markets, Nigeria’s improving fundamentals, including rising reserves, stabilising exchange rates, and investor-friendly reforms, signal a new era of resilience and opportunity for Africa’s largest economy.