{"id":117415,"date":"2025-04-15T15:57:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T14:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=117415"},"modified":"2025-04-15T15:57:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T14:57:39","slug":"infracredit-mobilises-n264bn-in-20-years-gets-fresh-n9-5bn-uk-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/infracredit-mobilises-n264bn-in-20-years-gets-fresh-n9-5bn-uk-support\/","title":{"rendered":"InfraCredit Mobilises N264bn in 20 Years, Gets Fresh N9.5bn UK Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Daniel Adaji<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited (InfraCredit) has mobilised N264bn in domestic capital over the past two decades, significantly expanding Nigeria\u2019s capacity to finance critical infrastructure projects.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>According to data obtained by Pointblank News on Tuesday, the company has enabled 21 projects to reach financial close while attracting 18 pension fund investors\u2014strengthening the flow of long-term, Naira-denominated financing into Nigeria\u2019s infrastructure sector.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In a major boost to its operations, the United Kingdom has committed a fresh N9.5bn ($6m) through its MOBILIST programme to support InfraCredit\u2019s listing on the NASD OTC Exchange.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The investment is part of a broader initiative to unlock domestic capital for infrastructure and Nigeria\u2019s energy transition.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>InfraCredit\u2019s total listing stands at N64bn ($41m), with N27bn ($17.7m) raised as new equity. The UK-backed funding is expected to expand the company\u2019s guarantee capacity and support a broader pipeline of sustainable infrastructure projects.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The UK\u2019s Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter, described the investment as a testament to the UK\u2019s long-term commitment to Nigeria\u2019s infrastructure development.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cInfraCredit\u2019s success highlights the power of long-term partnerships,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>InfraCredit CEO Chinua Azubike noted that the listing marks a new phase for the company.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cOur transition to a listed public company reflects our ambition to build a deeper, more inclusive capital market for domestic resources that accelerates infrastructure delivery in Nigeria,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>With Nigeria facing an estimated $2.3tn infrastructure investment need by 2043, InfraCredit\u2019s role in de-risking local investment and enabling pension funds to back long-term projects is becoming increasingly vital.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The firm maintains a zero-loss underwriting standard and continues to innovate around climate-aligned and green finance instruments.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Founded in 2017 by GuarantCo and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), InfraCredit\u2019s model has since been replicated in Pakistan and Kenya. 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