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Tinubu’s Nigeria Defies the Naysayers—Global Investors Are Taking Notice

While political opponents paint a picture of chaos and failure, the numbers—and the money—are telling a different story.

Critics have been quick to declare President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration a disaster. But beyond the noise and heated rhetoric, a quiet revolution is unfolding—one that's catching the eye of the world’s savviest investors.

Nigeria’s economy is not just surviving; it’s showing remarkable signs of resilience and growth potential. And that’s not a spin—it’s backed by hard data and serious investor interest.

In a time when the global economy is battling inflation, trade wars, and geopolitical instability, Nigeria has emerged as an unlikely outlier. According to CardinalStone, a respected investment firm, the shift in sentiment toward Nigeria is real—and it's backed by action.

Their latest mid-year outlook report reveals a strategic pivot towards Nigerian assets, increasing their portfolio allocation from 65% to a confident 70%. The reason? Nigeria is offering something most developing markets aren’t: stability, reform momentum, and untapped opportunity.

"In a world rattled by war, inflation, and erratic trade policies, some of the savviest investors are quietly shifting their attention back to Nigeria," reports BusinessDay.

Forget the headlines that dwell on the negatives. Beneath the surface, international capital is flowing back. Nigeria’s reform agenda—though not perfect—is beginning to inspire confidence.

While opponents decry Tinubu's policies, international investors are saying something else entirely:
“We see promise. We see potential. We’re coming in.”

In the end, it’s not the loudest voice that wins—it’s the one backed by capital, data, and results. And right now, that voice is speaking clearly in favour of Nigeria.

By Haruna Yakubu Haruna