Key Advantages
| Pillar | Competitive Edge |
|---|---|
| Geography | • Bordering FCT (Abuja) - 200M+ market access • Lagos-Kano Rail Hub + Trans-Saharan Highway |
| Security | • Industrial Priority Zones (IPZs) with 24/7 task forces • Fast-track dispute resolution |
| Infrastructure | • Minna Cargo Airport • 24/7 Power Corridors + 100MW Solar Concessions • Lambata Inland Dry Port |
| Tech Ecosystem | • 500km Fiber-Optic Backbone (2025) • AI Land Registry + Automated Permits |
Economic Snapshot
5.2%
Annual GDP Growth (2020–2024)
$3B+
Untapped Mineral Value (Lithium, Gold)
76%
Arable Land → #2 in Rice Production
2,500MW
Hydropower → 40% of Nigeria’s Nat'l Capacity
Top 4 High Sectors
LITHIUM VALLEY
Africa's 1st integrated battery mineral hub
33% ROI: $18/kg value-add vs. raw export
AGRO-INDUSTRIAL PARKS
10,000ha irrigated farms + rice milling clusters
27% ROI: Paddy-to-milling vertical integration
GREEN MANUFACTURING
Solar panel assembly + building materials
Incentive: 0% tax + free land for $5M+ CAPEX
SMART TOURISM
Gurara Falls Eco-Resort (500K+ visitors/year)
PPPs Available: Hospitality infrastructure
Why Invest Now?
Africa's highest mineral ROI + $1.2B committed to industrial infrastructure. Niger State offers first-movers:
- Speed: 72-hour business registration
- Scale: Duty-free access to ECOWAS markets
- Security: IPZ-protected assets"
Message from the Commissioner
As Commissioner for Trade, Investment and Private Development, I welcome you to Niger State. A land of boundless potential, strategic advantage, and open arms for investors. We are building a business-friendly environment where innovation, growth, and prosperity can truly thrive.
— Hon. Aminu Suleman Takuma
Commissioner, Ministry of Trade, Investment and Private Development, Niger State