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Tinubu's reforms position Nigeria as Africa's investment hub, says Minister Bagudu
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Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, stated that President Bola Tinubu鈥檚 economic reforms have made Nigeria Africa鈥檚 most appealing investment destination. He highlighted that these reforms have enhanced macroeconomic stability and boosted investor confidence. Bagudu made these remarks during the Third Hamburg Sustainability Conference in Hamburg, Germany, according to a statement from the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. The minister emphasized that the reforms have increased Nigeria's attractiveness for long-term investments across various sectors, including infrastructure, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, digital innovation, and climate-resilient development. He reaffirmed the Federal Government's dedication to fostering an environment conducive to sustainable investment through ongoing macroeconomic reforms aimed at restoring investor confidence, strengthening fiscal sustainability, and expanding private sector opportunities. Nigeria plans to deepen international partnerships to mobilize sustainable investment, bolster economic resilience, and accelerate its transition to a competitive, inclusive, and climate-responsive economy. During the conference, Bagudu met with Ms. Claudia Voss, CEO of the German-African Business Association, and senior management from ODDO BHF, a European financial institution. ODDO BHF representatives praised Nigeria's economic reforms, noting the improved investment outlook and increased international investo
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