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The Federal Ministry of Finance has issued a statement reassuring investors and international partners that Nigeria is not at war with itself or any other nation, but is instead confronting terrorism alongside trusted international partners.
The statement comes after a joint security operation conducted with the US in Sokoto on Christmas Day, targeting terrorist elements threatening national stability and economic activity.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, emphasized that the operation was “precise, intelligence-led, and focused exclusively on terrorist elements that threaten innocent lives, national stability, and economic activity”. He added that such actions “strengthen the foundations of peace, protect productive communities, and reinforce the conditions required for sustainable growth”.
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Edun highlighted Nigeria’s macroeconomic performance, citing a 3.98% GDP growth in Q3 2025, following a 4.23% growth in Q2, with expectations of a stronger Q4 performance. Inflation has also decelerated for the seventh consecutive period, now below 15%.
The minister assured investors that Nigeria’s financial markets remain resilient, with stable domestic and international debt markets, supported by prudent fiscal management. He noted that Nigeria has received credit rating upgrades from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s, endorsing the strength of reforms and economic direction.
“Nigeria remains open for business, anchored in peace, and firmly focused on the future,” Edun stated, emphasizing the administration’s resolve to protect lives, secure prosperity, and grow the economy.
