The Nigeria Governors’ Forum is set to launch Investopedia, a groundbreaking investment platform designed to transform how Nigeria’s 36 states attract and secure funding for priority projects.

NGF, through its Director of Media and Strategic Communications, Tanko Abdullahi, announced on Saturday that the platform will be officially launched on August 19 at the Hilton Hotel in Abuja.

The Forum’s Investopedia is a biennial publication showcasing key projects across sectors with analyses, incentives, and market insights.

Designed as a one-stop shop for investors, it will be available in print and digital formats, and promoted at global forums like the Intra-African Trade Fair, UN General Assembly, and Africa Investment Forum.

The statement read in part, “Considering the gap between Nigeria’s untapped potential and global capital, the Nigeria Governors Forum has prepared to launch the NGF Investopedia, a comprehensive platform designed to spotlight investment opportunities across the country’s 36 states.

“The event, to be held on Tuesday, the 19th of this month, in the Hilton Hotel Abuja, will make a high-profile affair which will underscore the initiative’s ambition. Governors from all 36 states will showcase priority projects, while a ceremonial MoU signing will formalise partnerships and lay the building block for the NGF Fund.

“A keynote from the CBN will provide sovereign backing, reinforcing the platform’s legitimacy. Foreign investors, ambassadors, and due diligence experts from Afreximbank, MOFI, UNDP Cavista and the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission will participate, with the event culminating in the distribution of the Investopedia to development finance institutions, embassies, and private capital desks, investment and business multisectoral business communities.

“Amidst persistent challenges such as low investor confidence and fragmented entry points, the initiative promises to transform how subnational projects attract funding, positioning Nigeria as a coordinated and credible destination for high-impact investments.”

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has long grappled with barriers to investment at the state level. Frequent government transitions create uncertainty, while poor project visibility and weak preparation deter potential backers. Despite trillions in global pension funds, sovereign wealth, and development capital waiting to be deployed, the absence of a trusted mechanism has left many viable projects on the shelf because “Nigeria lacks a trusted, coordinated vehicle to efficiently absorb and deploy this capital.”

NGF stated that its focus is on engaging global investors, enhancing visibility for subnational projects, and building partnerships for long-term support.

It stated, “Looking ahead, the NGF outlines a robust post-launch roadmap. Investment clinics for government-to-government and business-to-government matching are slated for Q3 and Q4 of 2025 and into 2026, alongside capacity-building programs on public-private partnership structuring and risk mitigation.” (The PUNCH)