Purpose
Catalyst for economic and climate resilience: who we are, what we stand for and who we work with.
Purpose overviewInsight
Thought leadership that empowers clients, industries, and society with insights that lead to innovation and progress.
Insight overviewAnalysis
West Africa
Nigeria faces both an urgent need and a generational opportunity to transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. ASFI Nigeria convenes the Nigeria Sustainable Finance Intensive (NgSFI), the Preludes digital dialogues and the Nigeria AML Intensive (NAMLI).
Pension fund administrators, closed pension fund administrators and insurers form the core of Nigeria’s institutional investor base. Placeholder narrative — replace with verified ASFI country intelligence.
Domestic portfolios remain concentrated in government securities, with regulatory scope for infrastructure, private equity and green instruments. Placeholder narrative — replace with verified ASFI country intelligence.
Deepening the corporate bond and infrastructure-bond markets is central to channelling pension capital into the real economy. Placeholder narrative — replace with verified ASFI country intelligence.
Power, transport and digital infrastructure dominate the pipeline. Placeholder narrative — replace with verified ASFI country intelligence.
ASFI Nigeria examines how sustainable finance can de-risk the transition, unlock resilient returns, and scale climate-smart infrastructure, highlighting innovative financial instruments, strategic partnerships, and blended finance solutions that mobilise private capital into investable, climate-aligned projects across Nigeria.
| Indicator | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pension fund assets | Data pending | — |
| Insurance industry assets | Data pending | — |
| Listed equity market capitalisation | Data pending | — |
| Local-currency government bond market | Data pending | — |
| Infrastructure pipeline (tracked by ASFI) | Data pending | — |
Opportunities
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Real Estate
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Insight
Commentary
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Baseline Standards for Automated AML Solutions have moved from expectation to execution. Delivery is the real challenge.
Market Intelligence
Nigeria must harness sustainable finance to drive climate resilience, unlock growth, and mobilise private capital.
Insight
The Preludes transform the in-person Intensives from discussion-focused sessions into actionable workstreams and practical strategies.
Directory
Infrastructure Funds
Infrastructure investment manager. Its CEO & Managing Director and Deputy CEO are NgSFI thought leaders, and the firm is an NgSFI partner.
Governments
Manages Nigeria’s public debt. Its Director General is part of the NgSFI network.
Regulators
Nigeria’s insurance regulator. The Commissioner for Insurance is part of the NgSFI network.
Regulators
Nigeria’s pension regulator. Its Director General is part of the network of the Nigeria Sustainable Finance Intensive (NgSFI).
Sovereign Wealth Funds
Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund. Its Head of Sustainability and ESG is an NgSFI thought leader.
Stock Exchanges
Nigeria’s principal securities exchange. Its Chief Executive Officer is part of the NgSFI network.
Events
Sustainable Finance Intensives
Exploring the challenges and opportunities in advancing thematic financial instruments for climate transition and adaptation in Nigeria.
Roundtables
An executive roundtable for senior leaders from pension funds, insurers, and asset managers on how to meet fiduciary obligations while capturing green opportunities.
Masterclasses & programmes
A masterclass empowering Nigeria’s institutional investors to embed sustainability into their portfolios while driving strong risk-adjusted returns.
Masterclasses & programmes
A closed-door executive immersion translating the CBN Baseline Standards for Automated AML Solutions into practical institutional delivery.
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