Nigeria not at war, Finance Ministry reassures investors

MaTaZ ArIsInG
Dallas, Texas

•Says financial markets remain resilient as domestic, international debt markets stay stable

The Federal Government has reassured local and foreign investors that Nigeria is not at war with itself or any other nation, stressing that recent security operations are part of a broader and coordinated effort to combat terrorism and safeguard economic stability.

The reassurance followed enquiries arising from a targeted joint security operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces in Sokoto on Christmas Day.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, said the operation was precise, intelligence-led and directed solely at terrorist elements threatening innocent lives, national stability and economic activity.

“Nigeria is not at war with itself, nor with any nation. What Nigeria is decisively confronting—alongside trusted international partners—is terrorism,” Edun said, noting that the distinction is fundamental to understanding the positive economic implications of recent actions.

He explained that far from undermining investor confidence, such security interventions strengthen the foundations of peace, protect productive communities and reinforce the conditions required for sustainable growth. According to him, security and economic stability are inseparable, and every effort to protect Nigerians is inherently pro-growth and pro-investment.

Edun highlighted that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Nigeria has recorded measurable progress in both security and economic reforms. He noted that the economy grew by 3.98 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, following a robust 4.23 per cent expansion in the second quarter, with expectations of a stronger performance in the fourth quarter.

He added that inflation has eased for seven consecutive periods and is now below 15 per cent, reflecting improving price stability and the effectiveness of coordinated fiscal and monetary policies.

“Our financial markets remain resilient. Domestic and international debt markets are stable and functioning efficiently, supported by prudent fiscal management,” the minister said. He further disclosed that Nigeria has received credit rating upgrades from Moody’s, Fitch and Standard & Poor’s over the past year, describing them as independent endorsements of the credibility of the government’s reform agenda.

Looking ahead to 2026, Edun said the administration’s objective is to consolidate the gains of 2025, strengthen economic resilience and deepen inclusive, growth-oriented reforms.

He assured investors that as markets reopen on Monday, December 29, 2025, Nigeria remains focused, reform-driven and committed to stability.

“Nigeria remains open for business, anchored in peace, and firmly focused on the future,” the statement added.

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