The Securities and Exce Commission Nigeria and VNL Capital Asset Management have advised investors to adopt disciplined and risk conscious strategies as they navigate global economic uncertainties while tapping into emerging opportunities in Nigeria.
Speaking at the VNL Capital Economic Roundtable in Lagos, SEC Regional Director John Briggs stressed the importance of aligning investments with individual risk appetite. He warned that unregulated investment schemes remain a major threat, often luring unsuspecting investors with unrealistic promises of high returns.
Briggs encouraged retail investors to focus on simpler and professionally managed investment vehicles such as mutual funds, noting that these instruments help reduce exposure to risk compared to more complex financial products typically suited for institutional players.
In his remarks, Chairman of VNL Capital, Adam Nuhu, described the current global economic climate as both challenging and opportunistic. He pointed to inflation, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions as key issues, but maintained that Nigeria’s structural strengths and ongoing reforms present unique opportunities for sustainable wealth creation.
Chief Investment Officer at VNL Capital, Ifeanyi Ubah, projected Nigeria’s economic growth to range between 3.1 percent and 3.5 percent in 2026. He identified sectors such as financial services, transportation, commodities, and fintech as high potential areas for investors seeking long term returns.
Delivering a keynote address, Chief Economist of the Development Bank of Nigeria, Joseph Nnanna, emphasised that periods of global uncertainty often present the best opportunities for growth. He urged investors and businesses to remain agile and forward looking, highlighting renewable energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and the creative economy as promising sectors.
The roundtable reinforced the need for informed decision making, strategic positioning, and resilience as critical tools for navigating today’s evolving investment landscape.
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