Africa’s private capital market surged to $16.1 billion in Q1 2026 despite deal volume falling to 172, driven by two Nigerian infrastructure mega-deals.

Nigeria closed the second quarter of 2026 as the busiest destination for private capital on the continent, as African dealmakers logged mor

Africa’s private capital market surged to $16.1 billion in Q1 2026 despite deal volume falling to 172, driven by two Nigerian infrastructure mega-deals.