Economy
Minister to Position Nigeria as Preferred Hub for International Investors
By Adedapo Adesanya
Strategies have been mapped out by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Jumoke Oduwole, to boost Nigeria’s economy through some sectors identified to attract foreign investments.
The Minister in a statement said the ministry and other relevant stakeholders were ready to ensure the successful engagement of the global investment strategic group initiative.
She explained that this would focus on key priority sectors that drive Nigeria’s economic development, including infrastructure, technology, agriculture and energy.
“This is to position Nigeria as a preferred hub for international investors.
“The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and underscores the Administration’s commitment to fostering economic diversification and inclusive growth,” she stated.
Mrs Oduwole said the efforts would bring a transformational impact on Nigeria’s investment landscape by building trust and providing game-changing economic opportunities for the country, noting that the idea will also attract the world’s influential business leaders and investors, including Nigerian investors in the diaspora.
According to her, strong transformative, high-impact projects in infrastructure, agriculture, technology and energy will enhance economic development.
The Minister thanked the Chairperson of Global Infrastructure Partner, Mr Adebayo Ogunlesi, for his outstanding leadership at the cutting edge of global innovation and strategic investment.
According to her, his continued commitment to Nigeria’s economic advancement is a strong signal for effective investment across the world.
“Nigeria is poised to become a leading investment destination, particularly in the area of digital trade and technology innovation,” she said.
Mr Ogunlesi had expressed readiness to support the nation’s investment drive, tasking the Minister with the strong coordination of a distinguished global investment strategic group initiative.
By Adedapo Adesanya
Nigeria, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has offered three bonds for subscription to interested investors to the tune of N450 billion.
The DMO, in its offer circular on Monday, said that the first offer was an April 2029 FGN bond, valued at N100 billion at an interest rate of 19.30 per cent per annum. (5-year re-opening).
It listed the second offer as a February 2031 FGN bond valued at N150 billion at an interest rate of 18.50 per cent per annum. (7-year re-opening) and the third offer (January 2035 FGN bond) valued at N200 billion.
The auction date is January 27, and the settlement date is January 29, the notice stated.
According to the DMO, the FGN bonds are offered at N1,000 per unit subject to a minimum subscription of N50 million, and in multiples of N1,000 thereafter.
“For re-openings of previously issued bonds, successful bidders will pay a price corresponding to the yield-to-maturity bid that clears the volume being auctioned, plus any accrued interest on the instrument.
“Interest is payable semi-annually, while bullet repayment (principal sum) is on the maturity date, ” the DMO said.
It said that the bonds were backed by the full faith and credit of the Federal Government, and were charged upon the general assets of Nigeria.
“They qualify as securities in which trustees can invest under the Trustee Investment Act.
“They qualify as government securities within the meaning of the Company Income Tax Act and Personal Income Tax Act for tax exemption for pension funds among others.
“They are listed on the Nigeria Exchange Limited, ” it said.
It said that they qualified as liquid assets for liquidity ratio calculations for banks,” the debt office added.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Nigerians have been warned against putting their hard-earned money in Risevest (Victoria Island) Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited and Stecs (Alausa) Multipurpose Cooperative Society, commonly known as Stecs, as they could lose their funds.
The capital market regulator in a circular in Abuja said investments in these entities, which it described as unregistered and unregulated, could expose investors to the risk of fraud and potential loss of investment.
SEC said Risevest and Stecs had not been authorised to carry out capital market operations in the country, and as such, investing in them was risky.
“The attention of the Securities and Exchange Commission has been drawn to the activities of Risevest (Victoria Island) Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited, which is engaging in capital market activities by inviting the public to invest in its various investment schemes.
“The commission hereby notifies the public that Risevest (Victoria Island) Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited and Stecs (Alausa) Multipurpose Cooperative Society are not registered to operate in any capacity in the Nigerian capital market. Similarly, the investment schemes promoted by them have not been authorized by the commission.
“Accordingly, the SEC advised the public to refrain from engaging with Risevest (Victoria Island) Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited and Stecs (Alausa) Multipurpose Cooperative Society in respect of any business pertaining or relating to the Nigerian capital market,” the notice read.
In the same vein, the agency said, “Our attention has been drawn to Stecs (Alausa) Multipurpose Cooperative Society (popularly known as Stecs), which is engaging in capital market activities by inviting the public to invest in its Stecs Commodity Mudarabah Investment Series I.
“The commission hereby notifies the public that Stecs (Alausa) Multipurpose Cooperative Society is not registered to operate in any capacity in the Nigerian capital market. Similarly, the investment schemes promoted by the cooperative society have not been authorized by the commission.”
“Accordingly, the public is advised to refrain from engaging with Stecs (Alausa) Multipurpose Cooperative Society in respect of any business pertaining or relating to the Nigerian capital market.”
“The commission uses this medium to reiterate that transacting in the Nigerian capital market with unregistered and unregulated entities exposes investors to the risk of fraud and potential loss of investment.”
“The SEC remains committed to the protection of investors in the Nigerian capital market and is working diligently to combat the activities of illegal/unregistered entities.”
By Adedapo Adesanya
The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange saw a 65.1 per cent boost in its market capitalisation in the fourth trading week of 2025, closing at N1.770 trillion compared with the N1.075 trillion it quoted in the preceding week (Week 3), as the NASD Unlisted Security Index (NSI) rose by 0.68 per cent or 21.29 points to 3,133.20 points from 3,111.91 points.
The sterling performance occurred amid a surge in the volume of transactions by 4,402.4 per cent to 425.3 million units from the 9.45 million units recorded in the previous week.
Equally, the total value of trades during the week jumped by 740.5 per cent to N410.5 million from the previous week’s N48.4 million, with these transactions carried out in 102 deals involving 16 stocks.
In the week, there were eight appreciating securities and four depreciating securities led by Impresit Bakolori Plc, which shed 9.5 per cent to end at 95 Kobo per share compared with N1.05 per share, Geo-Fluids Plc lost 6.8 per cent to close at N4.38 per unit versus N4.70 per share, FrieslandCampina Wamco Plc depreciated by 2.7 per cent to N38.58 per unit from N39.65 per unit, and UBN Property Plc, which slid by 1.4 per cent to N1.84 per unit from N2.20 per unit.
On the flip side, Okitipupa Plc gained 33.1 per cent to trade at N52.69 per share against the former value of N39.55 per share, Industrial and General Insurance (IGI) Plc expanded by 11.1 per cent to 40 Kobo per unit versus 36 Kobo per unit, Nipco Plc grew by 10 per cent to N165.11 per share from N150.10 per share, and Mixta Real Estate Plc rose by 9.7 per cent to N2.83 per unit from N2.58 per unit.
Further, Food Concepts Plc increased by 8.8 per cent to N1.74 per share from N1.60 per share, Access Bank jumped by 8.8 per cent to N19.30 per unit from N9.68 per unit, First Trust Microfinance Bank improved by 8.8 per cent to 39 Kobo per share from 37 Kobo per share, and Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc soared by 3.5 per cent to N24.00 per unit from N23.20 per unit.
The most traded stock for the week by value was Impresit Bakolori Plc with N386.5 million, FrieslandCampina Wamco Plc recorded N8.5 million, IGI Plc traded N7.04 million, 11 Plc recorded N2.7 million, and Okitipupa Plc posted N1.7 million.
Also, Impresit Bakolori Plc was the most traded stock by volume with 406.5 million units, IGI Plc transacted 17.5 million units, UBN Property Plc recorded 0.67 million, Mixta Real Estate Plc traded 0.27 million units, and FrieslandCampina Wamco Plc transacted 0.22 million units.
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