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Nigeria Launches $50 Million Impact Investment Fund to Spur Inclusive Growth and MSME Financing

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Last updated: June 13, 2025 4:39 pm
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The Federal Government has launched a $50 million investment into the Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund (WIIF), marking the first phase of a planned $100 million initiative aimed at accelerating sustainable economic growth across the country.

Announced via the Ministry of Finance’s X (Twitter) handle, the initiative is described as a demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to transforming the economy through strategic investments in key sectors.

The WIIF is a government-backed “fund of funds” that will not finance businesses directly but will instead invest in financial intermediaries such as development finance institutions, microfinance banks, and impact-focused fund managers.

These intermediaries will then channel capital into projects and enterprises that drive measurable social and economic impact.

Targeted sectors include agriculture, infrastructure, digital innovation, and youth entrepreneurship, with a clear emphasis on improving access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The fund was officially unveiled during a high-level strategy session in Abuja, led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.

The meeting brought together major players from both public and private sectors, including the Impact Investors Foundation, the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment, and top finance and economic advisers to the presidency.

Discussions at the session focused on the fund’s implementation strategy, drawdown plans, and collaborations with entities such as the Development Bank of Nigeria. Proposals under review also include introducing innovative financing mechanisms such as government-backed guarantees to encourage private sector participation and reduce investor risks.

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