By Jennete Ugo Anya
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has stated that Nigeria is positioning itself as a reform-driven destination for global investment following the hosting of a United Kingdom (UK) trade and investment delegation in Abuja.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued after the UK–Nigeria Trade and Investment Mission held recently in collaboration with DMA Invest and the United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade, with participation from the British High Commission and private sector stakeholders.
According to the commission, the engagement conveyed Nigeria’s readiness to attract investment, supported by ongoing reforms and efforts to improve the business environment.
The two-day mission featured ministerial roundtables, sector-specific discussions, and Business-to-Government (B2G) and Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings aimed at identifying investment opportunities and advancing potential deals.
The NIPC stated that participants identified bankable opportunities intended to support investment inflows and strengthen bilateral economic relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of NIPC, Aisha Rimi, led the engagements, focusing on translating discussions into investment outcomes. She stated that the objective of the mission is to convert engagements into projects and partnerships with economic impact.
The commission noted that the initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to attract foreign direct investment and deepen economic cooperation with the United Kingdom.
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicate that the United Kingdom accounted for $3.73 billion, representing 57.94 percent of total capital importation into Nigeria in the most recent reporting period.
The NBS also reported that total capital importation into Nigeria rose to $6.44 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a 26.61 percent increase compared to $5.09 billion in the corresponding period of 2024, and a 7.13 percent increase from the preceding quarter.
