World Bank Targets $5.79bn in Private Financing for Nigeria

The World Bank Group is helping mobilise up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria in fiscal year 2026, targeting investments in agriculture, telecommunications, digital infrastructure and small businesses. The initiative includes $1.02 billion mobilised for Dangote Industries’ fertiliser operations, alongside financing programmes aimed at supporting 850,000 jobs and expanding broadband access across the country. The financing drive combines investment from private investors, commerci