In a landmark economic breakthrough, Sheikh Abdul-Rahman Hamad N.H. Al-Thani of the Qatari Royal Family has announced a $300 billion investment pledge to Nigeria, one of the largest in Africa's history. The investment will channel funds into energy… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Qatar pledges $300 billion to boost Nigeria SME economy By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 14, 2025 In a landmark economic breakthrough, Sheikh Abdul-Rahman Hamad N.H. Al-Thani of the Qatari Royal Family has announced a $300 billion investment pledge to Nigeria, one of the largest in Africa's history. The investment will channel funds into energy, agriculture, infrastructure, real estate, and technology, with a focus on boosting SME participation and industrial expansion across the value chain. Read also, Qatar pledges $300 billion to boost Nigeria SME economy Nigeria joins commonwealth nations to boost SME growth Nigeria, Qatar explore creative industry partnership to boost SMEs Lagos, SMEDAN partner to boost SME growth EU expands access to credit for Nigerian agribusinesses with ₦320bn fund Sheikh Al-Thani described the move as a strategic partnership built to drive job creation and sustainable national growth, reflecting Qatar's strong confidence in Nigeria's reform agenda under President Bola Tinubu. The Nigerian government welcomed the pledge as a powerful endorsement of its economic direction and reaffirmed its commitment to creating a transparent, investor-friendly environment that supports enterprise and innovation.

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