Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector Attracts Global Investors as Tinubu’s Reforms Boost Economic Confidence
Global Investors Flock to Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu , has revealed that investors from Brazil, Belarus, and Saudi Arabia are increasingly entering Nigeria’s agricultural sector. This surge, he stated, stems from growing confidence in the economy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ’s reform-driven administration. “Investors want credible policies, transparent environments, and sustainable GDP growth. The world is noticing Nigeria’s bold steps,” Bagudu emphasized in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga , Special Adviser to the President. Reforms Driving Economic Confidence Two transformative policies—fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange (FX) market unification —have been central to restoring fiscal discipline: Fuel Subsidy Removal: Saved 5% of GDP annually, redirecting funds to critical sectors. FX Unification: Eliminated arbitrage, fostering a fair “willing buyer, willing seller” market. “These decisions, though tough, signal transparency and […]