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Nigeria has been formally admitted as a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to enhance private sector access to foreign capital.

This development is expected to significantly boost private sector access to international capital in both foreign exchange and local currency, supporting the country’s long-term economic transformation.

The EBRD is a leading climate financier globally, investing in climate change initiatives, green energy, and sustainable growth.

A strategic milestone

Speaking at the EBRD’s 2025 Annual Meetings in London, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, described Nigeria’s accession as a strategic milestone that aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“This is a proud day for Nigeria. Our accession to the EBRD marks a critical milestone in our economic reform journey. We are committed to building a transparent, rules-based economy that unlocks private investment and accelerates inclusive growth,” the Minister stated during the Board of Governors’ Plenary Session.

With over 80% of its financing directed towards the private sector, the EBRD plays a pivotal role in supporting entrepreneurship, SMEs, and large-scale investments across key sectors.

Nigeria’s membership opens new opportunities for local businesses to access development finance and technical expertise in priority areas such as energy transition, infrastructure, agriculture, and digital innovation.

The Minister also held high-level bilateral meetings with delegations from France and the United States, reinforcing Nigeria’s position as an active and trusted partner in global economic governance.


Background

The 2025 EBRD Annual Meetings, themed “Expanding Horizons, Enduring Strengths,” brought together leaders from over 70 economies to advance dialogue on inclusive growth, resilience, and sustainable development.
Nigeria initially joined the EBRD as its 77th shareholder in March, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic trajectory.
This followed Nigeria’s application to join the bank in April 2024, which the EBRD’s Board of Governors approved in May 2024.

This development is expected to significantly boost private sector access to international capital in both foreign exchange and local currency, supporting the country’s long-term economic transformation.

zero8zero:
People with sense will key into this big opportunity.

TimeManager:
Private sectors, entrepreneurs, Tinubu has done it again, this one na zazzu. No dull yourself. God bless Nigeria.


-Kiss the truth!

tollyboy5:
Another scope to borrow loan. 🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿

Adagunduro:
Rubbish..... I don't trust Europe. They never want to see Africa grow. Taking our resources for nothing is all they want. Africa development Bank is it.

Sajio:
Nigerians/African leaders are not thinking onwards at all.. all the want is soft landing not minding what it cost them, lazy ppl.
Like you said- What happened to having a African Development Bank
Smh...

Kelvinofficial:
Ignorance is not an excuse. Nigeria is the largest shareholder in any African Banking institute. It’s the largest shareholder ahead of the US in the AFDB, to Afreximbank to AFC African Financial Corporation, to the newly opened African Energy Bank. We are ahead of them all. 🇳🇬🇳🇬

helinues:
Good

Kelvinofficial:
Ignorance is not an excuse. Nigeria is the largest shareholder in any African Banking institute. It’s the largest shareholder ahead of the US in the AFDB, to Afreximbank to AFC African Financial Corporation, to the newly opened African Energy Bank. We are ahead of them all. 🇳🇬🇳🇬

ClearFlair:
How is it good that Nigerians need Europeans to develop Nigeria when Nigeria is blessed with more natural resources than them

It's like Africans never learn. That's what they call coconut head

zero8zero:
People with sense will key into this big opportunity.

badman007:
It’s a strategic move, especially as Nigeria seeks global partnerships beyond traditional Western aid or loans from China. It could help diversify our economy