Gautier Mignot, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, stated that Nigeria is highly attractive to foreign investors, highlighting its "huge untapped potential" despite existing regulatory and infrastructure challenges. He noted that reforms implemented by the Nigerian government are enhancing investor confidence, as discussed on ARISE News prior to the Nigeria–EU Business Forum.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a warning to investors regarding any supposed public offering by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, clarifying that it has not received or approved any application for an initial public offering from the company.

Nigeria's efforts to regain its Frontier Market status have encountered a new challenge as FTSE Russell, a global index provider, has postponed the process. This delay represents an unexpected setback for the country in its pursuit of re-entering the global financial index, according to Tribune Online.

Foreign investors' transactions on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) fell by 25.90% month-on-month in May 2026, totaling N183.61 billion, down from N247.78 billion in April. This decline marks the worst performance for foreign investor participation in 2026, despite overall market activity reaching its highest monthly level of the year, according to Nairametrics.

The article discusses the potential for an African Credit Rating Agency to address the disadvantages posed by current credit ratings for the continent. It raises concerns about whether such an agency would be perceived as credible or if it would be seen as Africa marking its own homework, reflecting investor scepticism about self-assessment in credit ratings.

Energy expert Dan Kunle has recommended that President Bola Tinubu privatise Nigeria's four state-owned refineries. He argues that years of public investment in these facilities have not produced significant value and are a financial burden on the economy, according to Premium Times.