A structured route to investment in Nigeria’s development

The Nigerian Diaspora Impact Fund is a proposed vehicle for investing in selected Nigerian businesses and projects with commercial potential and measurable development outcomes. It is intended to offer eligible investors a managed investment framework with defined selection, oversight and reporting responsibilities.

The proposed mandate

The strategy contemplates opportunities in productive enterprise and essential services. Final investment sectors, concentration limits, geographic scope and eligible instruments will be established in the governing documents. A reference to an NCDF opportunity on this website does not mean that the fund has invested in it or committed to finance it.

Formation and management

NCDF Investment Management Plc is the intended manager, subject to confirmation of the applicable permissions and final appointments. The fund structure, service providers, offering arrangements and investor eligibility remain subject to completion. This page supports preliminary engagement rather than an open subscription process.

Capital objectives

The stated objective is a US$10 million first close, with a performance-dependent pathway to US$20 million in total. These are fundraising objectives, not committed capital or current assets under management. The timing and conditions of subsequent fundraising will be specified in the final materials.

Investment discipline and reporting

The proposed approach combines commercial diligence with project-specific development objectives. Reporting should distinguish capital committed, capital deployed, realised proceeds and valuation changes. Impact measures will be selected for each investment and reported alongside financial performance, without implying that development outcomes guarantee returns.

Investment and partnership opportunity

We welcome preliminary discussions with eligible diaspora investors, institutions and strategic partners. Before an investment decision, prospective participants should receive the final mandate, fees, risk factors, valuation policy, liquidity terms and governing documents. Related-party transactions and any investment in affiliated businesses will require disclosed approval and conflict-management arrangements.

Next milestones

Complete the fund structure, regulatory pathway and service-provider appointments.

Define an investable pipeline with commercial diligence and measurable development objectives.

Agree reporting, valuation, conflicts and investor-protection arrangements before accepting commitments.

Questions investors ask

Can I subscribe or transfer money through this page?

No. This page is for enquiries. Any subscription would follow the applicable eligibility checks, final documentation and authorised payment instructions.

No guarantee is offered. Investments may lose value, income may vary and exit opportunities may be limited. The specific risks and liquidity arrangements must be assessed in the final documents.

Take the next step

Request a briefing to discuss the current position, proposed transaction scope and supporting information.