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Abuja Poised to Become Nigeria's Top Investment Hub, Minister Claims
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Abuja Poised to Become Nigeria's Top Investment Hub, Minister Claims

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Abuja is being transformed into Nigeria's most investor-friendly business environment, according to the FCT Minister.
  • The administration is undertaking an urban renewal program, investing in infrastructure and completing abandoned projects.
  • Efforts to improve ease of doing business have resulted in Abuja ranking fourth nationally in a recent assessment.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration is actively working to make Abuja Nigeria's premier destination for investors, according to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Speaking at the Abuja Business and Investment Expo 3.0, Wike declared Abuja open for credible local and international investment, emphasizing the ongoing transformation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

The ongoing transformation of the nation’s capital under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has laid a solid foundation for sustainable economic growth driven by private sector investment.

— Nyesom WikeThe FCT Minister highlighted the administration's agenda driving economic development.

Wike stated that infrastructure development is central to economic growth. The FCTA has initiated a significant urban renewal program aimed at positioning Abuja as Africa's top investment hub. This initiative includes substantial investments in road construction, water supply, transportation, healthcare, and education. The administration has focused on delivering tangible results by completing stalled projects and extending infrastructure to satellite towns.

These efforts have demonstrably improved the business environment. In the 2025 Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Subnational Ease of Doing Business assessment, the FCT ranked fourth nationally with a 61% performance. Wike affirmed the administration's commitment to further reforms in land administration, digital governance, and revenue collection to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and ensure a predictable, secure environment for investors.

Ease of doing business does not mean the absence of regulation.

— Nyesom WikeThe minister clarified the administration's approach to business regulation while encouraging investment.

While promoting investment, Wike issued a stern warning against land speculators, fraudulent developers, and those who disregard the Abuja Master Plan. He stressed that "ease of doing business does not mean the absence of regulation." The FCTA pledges to support genuine investors while taking decisive action against illegal land allocations, multiple ownership claims, and other abuses that undermine investor confidence. The ultimate goal, he stated, is for Abuja to become Nigeria's number one investment destination and a leading competitive business hub in Africa.

We will support and protect genuine investors, but we will not protect land speculators, fraudulent developers or businesses that disregard the law.

— Nyesom WikeWike reiterated the FCTA's commitment to supporting legitimate investors while warning against illegal activities.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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