Nigeria has secured a landmark foreign investment commitment from Qatar, as Qatari investors pledged $300 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), signaling a major boost of confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform agenda.
The announcement was made on Sunday, October 12, 2025, during a high-level investment forum in Doha, Qatar, where Nigerian officials presented fresh opportunities across critical sectors including infrastructure, oil and gas, agriculture, and renewable energy.
According to sources present at the forum, top Qatari business leaders expressed satisfaction with Nigeria’s renewed focus on transparency, fiscal discipline, and private-sector collaboration.
“We are impressed by President Tinubu’s economic direction,” one Qatari investor said. “Nigeria’s reforms are bold, and they are exactly what investors want to see before making long-term commitments.”
Government officials disclosed that the investment rollout will occur in phases, beginning with large-scale energy projects, industrial parks, and logistics hubs expected to generate thousands of jobs nationwide.
Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, welcomed the development, describing it as proof that “the world is taking Nigeria seriously again.”
“This is not just an economic partnership; it’s a reaffirmation that Nigeria is open for business,” she stated. “The reforms initiated by President Tinubu are restoring investor confidence faster than anyone anticipated.”
Economists have hailed the Qatari commitment as a potential turning point for Nigeria’s economy, suggesting it could strengthen foreign reserves, stabilize the naira, and accelerate infrastructure growth.
“If managed properly, this could mark a new era of sustainable development,” said economist Dr. Tope Fasua.
In a statement, the Presidency lauded the partnership, emphasizing that the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda is beginning to yield tangible outcomes.
“President Tinubu’s vision has always been about rebuilding investor trust, and this partnership with Qatar is a reflection of that,” the statement read.
With the $300 billion FDI commitment on the horizon, optimism is rising that Nigeria’s economic trajectory could soon take a historic leap toward stability and sustainable growth.
