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The Digest:

In a strategic move to attract major capital, the President has held high-level talks with leading global financiers to revitalize a critical sector of the economy. According to a statement from the Presidency, the meeting focused on unlocking large-scale investments in oil, gas, and infrastructure.

Key Points:
  • President Bola Tinubu met with Bayo Ogunlesi of Global Infrastructure Partners & BlackRock and Hakeem Belo-Osagie of Metis Capital.
  • The meeting aimed to unlock large-scale investment opportunities in Nigeria's oil and gas sector.
  • President Tinubu stated there was an "urgency" to drive Nigeria's long-term growth.
  • He emphasized partnering with credible global investors and Nigerians in the diaspora.
  • The goal is to achieve energy security and build modern infrastructure for prosperity.
  • Tinubu assured that his administration is creating a better enabling environment for business.
  • He reaffirmed his commitment to making Nigeria Africa's leading investment destination.
This engagement signals a concerted push to leverage international finance and expertise, aiming to transform the nation's energy sector into a catalyst for broad economic growth and stability.

Sources: TheCable