27th May 2026: Sukuk in Nigeria: An alternative pathway for infrastructure finance and capital market deepening

Nigeria’s sukuk market has evolved from a niche financing instrument into a meaningful component of the country’s domestic capital market.

In our latest Intelligence Africa Workshop Series piece, Sukuk in Nigeria: An Alternative Pathway for Infrastructure Finance and Capital Market Deepening,” we examine:

• How sukuk differs from conventional bonds
• Why sukuk matters for infrastructure financing and market development
• Common sukuk structures used in Nigeria
• The evolution of Nigeria’s sovereign and corporate sukuk market
• Regulatory considerations and credit-risk analysis

As Nigeria continues to seek long-term capital for roads, housing, energy, and enterprise growth, sukuk is increasingly becoming an important tool for mobilising patient capital and broadening investor participation.

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