2nd Nigeria Sustainable Finance Intensive (NgSFI)

Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads: building economic resilience amid trade volatility while transitioning to a low-carbon future. This shift brings both risks and unprecedented investment opportunities.

For pension funds, insurers, banks, and asset managers, the question is no longer whether to engage in sustainable finance, but how—scaling climate-smart infrastructure, structuring de-risked investments, and forging strategic partnerships to mobilise capital.

The 2nd Nigeria Sustainable Finance Intensive (NgSFI) is your platform to shape Nigeria’s climate finance strategy, positioning sustainable investment as a driver of economic resilience and long-term growth. The program will highlight successful deals, delve into financial structures for de-risking investments, share lessons from across Africa, and identify ways to leverage these insights to drive sustainable finance in Nigeria.

Stages

2

Attendees

120+

Speakers

70+

Sessions

15

Themes

• Capital Matchmaking — Identify and connect projects that have reached financial close but require additional capital injection to scale, ensuring viable climate initiatives secure the funding needed for successful implementation.
• Technical Support — Surface early and mid-stage climate ventures requiring specialized technical assistance, project structuring guidance, and expert advisory services to enhance their bankability and investment readiness.
• Investor Network — Build and nurture a coordinated community bringing together financiers, innovators, regulators, and technical experts to create a robust ecosystem that accelerates sustainable finance and climate action.
• Innovative Finance — Showcase pioneering financial instruments, innovative frameworks, and scalable models that unlock new pathways for mobilizing climate capital.
• Capacity Building — Develop comprehensive training content and professional development programs designed to upskill finance professionals to structure and deploy capital for climate-positive projects.
• Capital Bridge — Bridge the gap between local climate innovation and domestic and international capital sources, facilitating cross-border investment flows.