A real estate expert has said Nigeria could unlock up to 95 per cent of its largely untapped property potential and attract significant investment into the sector, according to a report by ThisDay Live. The expert, cited by reporter Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt, argued that the country's real estate market remains underdeveloped but holds substantial opportunities if the right conditions are met. The comments were made in connection with Nigeria's housing and investment landscape.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to invest $1.5 billion in Nigeria over the next three years. According to the managing director, these investments aim to facilitate trading activities by providing easier access to pre-import and post-export financing for importers and exporters in the country.

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 Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has cautioned that the country's low transparency rating may discourage foreign investment in its oil, gas, and mining sectors. NEITI emphasized the need for enhanced accountability to attract potential investors.

Nigeria is advocating for a cross-border payment system that eliminates the need for third-party currencies, according to Techpoint Africa. The discussion includes the recent approval of Yellow Card in Switzerland and Daya's successful fundraising of $2.4 million aimed at developing stablecoin payment infrastructure.

Nairametrics reports that Nigeria's retail investment market has transformed over the past decade, shifting from physical forms, branch visits and brokers to smartphone-based investing. Investors can now move between naira funds, dollar funds, equities and savings products with less friction, according to the outlet's Retail Investment Report 2026, which frames the future of retail investment as social-first. The report was linked to an event on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.