Nigeria Turns to Private Capital to Drive Growth

Nigeria will rely on private investors rather than state borrowing to finance its next phase of growth. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele confirmed that petrol subsidies will not return while targeting higher economic growth.

Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy speaks during a G24 press briefing at the IMF/World Bank 2026 Annual Meetings at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, October 13, 2026. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Nigeria will finance its next growth phase through domestic and foreign private capital rather than state borrowing, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said on Wednesday. The shift marks a definitive departure from previous fiscal policies that relied heavily on debt. The change aims to sustain macroeconomic stability while protecting public finances from further strain.

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