Nigeria · FINANCE
Key Facts
—What happened The European Investment Bank has invested €108 million (about US$126 million) in Nigeria and other African countries through its Boost Africa initiative over the past decade.
—How big The €108 million (about US$126 million) was deployed through six venture capital funds and mobilised nearly €400 million (about US$469 million) in additional investment across Sub-Saharan Africa.
—Who it hits The programme contributed to the creation of around 15,000 jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria as a key beneficiary.
