Private capital bets on Nigeria’s $4bn steel gap

BusinessDay | 25-08-2026 05:13am |

Private investors have committed $2.72 billion to Nigeria's steel sector, aiming to fill a $4 billion gap. This comes after decades of unsuccessful attempts to revive the Ajaokuta steel plant. The new investments are expected to boost local steel production and reduce reliance on imports.

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