Nigeria Pledges Investment Reforms at London Stock Exchange Event
By Aboki Forex —
The Federal Ministry of Finance has restated Nigeria’s commitment to attracting foreign investment and strengthening economic ties with global financial institutions. This follows the country’s participation in an investment engagement at the London Stock Exchange.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, said Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele represented President Bola Tinubu at the official opening of trading. He joined the President of Ghana and other African leaders at the event.
The gathering brought together heads of government, finance ministers, policymakers, investors, chief executives, and representatives of major financial institutions from Africa, Europe, and other regions.
The ministry noted that the participation of African leaders reflected ongoing efforts to position the continent as an attractive destination for investment and long-term economic partnerships. It said the event provided a platform to showcase Africa’s economic potential and highlight reforms being implemented across the continent to improve the business environment.
During the engagements, Oyedele reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to economic reforms aimed at promoting stability, supporting private sector growth, and strengthening investor confidence. He stressed the importance of closer collaboration between African economies and international financial institutions to unlock investment opportunities, expand infrastructure, and accelerate inclusive growth.
The event also featured a private executive breakfast session themed “Navigating a World in Transition.” African leaders and global investors discussed changing economic conditions, geopolitical developments, and emerging trends shaping international investment decisions.
The ministry said the discussions created an avenue for direct engagement between African policymakers and international business leaders on strategies for improving economic resilience and attracting sustainable investment. Participants explored opportunities in infrastructure financing, capital market development, trade facilitation, and technology-driven growth.
“The leaders emphasised the importance of building stronger bridges between Africa and global financial centres to unlock new sources of capital needed to support development priorities across the continent,” the statement added.
Nigeria’s participation forms part of broader efforts to deepen economic diplomacy, expand access to international capital, and strengthen partnerships that support long-term economic growth and development. The engagement ended with a shared commitment by African leaders, investors, and business executives to strengthen economic cooperation and deepen investment flows between Africa and the United Kingdom.