Nasarawa State Attracts $1 Billion in Investments

Nasarawa State has successfully secured a total of $1 billion in domestic and foreign direct investments from January to December 2025. Of this amount, $505.7 million has been actualized, representing 50.14% of the total investments.

The investments are distributed across various sectors, including mining ($400 million), agriculture ($48.8 million), manufacturing ($46 million), technology ($16.6 million), and education ($10.9 million). The investments are concentrated in six local government areas, with Kokona, Nasarawa, attracting the largest share of $400 million, accounting for 79% of the total investments.

Notable companies involved include Euphoria Press Limit, Diamond New Energy Company Ltd, and Saro Africa. These investments are projected to create a total of 22,645 jobs across various sectors, with agriculture generating 10,025 jobs, manufacturing 6,600, education 5,000, mining 1,000, and technology 20.