Niger State is an attractive investment destination due to its abundance of natural resources, strategic location, and government initiatives to promote investment. With the newly approved Port of Niger, Niger State is a hub for trade and commerce.
Our priority sectors are: 1. Agriculture, 2. Energy & Mining, 3. Oil & Gas, 4. The Blue Economy, 5. Transportation & Logistics, 6. Information & Communication Technology, 7. Tourism.
Niger State Development & Investment Promotion Agency (ppp), Abdullahi Kure House No-6, Mu’azu Mohammed Road P.M.B 43, Minna- Niger State, Nigeria. Email: contact@ppp.org. Web: www.ppp.org. Phone: +234 811 118 1868.
Contact contact@ppp.org, visit www.ppp.org, call +234 808 118 1868, or walk into our office at Abdullahi Kure House No-6, Mu’azu Mohammed Road P.M.B 43, Minna- Niger State, Nigeria.
The Niger State Government has ensured continual provision of security equipment to the Niger State Police Command with patrol vans and has also provided additional security personnel to AMOTEKUN, its local police network.
We have 8 universities and polytechnics. Niger State's considerable crop of educated elites has led to its classification as one of the most highly literate states in Nigeria. Investors can easily tap into this resource for their business.
ppp will connect you directly to the relevant regulatory agencies such as the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), NAFDAC, Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), and Customs.
ppp coordinates with relevant Government Agencies like the Bank of Industry (BOI), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) to give financial advice and support to interested investors.
The establishment of ppp in 2017 as a one-stop-shop for all investment-related activities has removed bureaucratic bottlenecks and streamlined the investment journey. The state has also created generous tax incentives and 30-day land registration.
Yes. Under the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Act, foreigners can own 100% equity in any Nigerian business in most sectors, except those on the restricted or prohibited list. Niger State welcomes 100% foreign-owned enterprises across all priority sectors.
The investment process typically has four stages: (1) Initial Consultation — within 7 days of inquiry; (2) Site Visit and Due Diligence — within 30 days; (3) Agreement and Documentation — 30–60 days; (4) Construction/Commencement — project-dependent. ppp provides a dedicated investment manager throughout the journey.
Niger State supports multiple dispute resolution tracks: (1) ppp internal mediation; (2) State-level arbitration under the Niger State Arbitration Law; (3) ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes) for international investors under applicable Bilateral Investment Treaties; (4) Nigerian courts with international arbitration clauses. The state is committed to fair and transparent dispute resolution.
ppp supports investments of all sizes, from SME projects to large-scale industrial investments. For specific incentives like Pioneer Status, NIPC requires minimum investment thresholds (typically ₦100 million or more). For FTZ incentives, the NEPZA minimum investment requirement applies. Our desk will advise based on your specific project size.
We recommend reviewing: (1) Niger State Investment Guide; (2) Niger State PPP Framework; (3) ppp Law (2017); (4) Industrial Policy of Niger State; (5) IPA Annual Report 2025; and the (6) Access to Credit Guide. All publications are available for download on our Publications page.
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Our dedicated investment desk is available Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM WAT to answer any specific questions about your investment plans.
