# Federal Government of Nigeria

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-06**: DICE Fund of Funds activated — Bank of Industry signs agreement appointing Kuramo Capital Management as manager; federal government commits $85.3 million, with Kuramo to raise matching private capital, bringing total fund size to at least $170.6 million.
- **2026-Q2**: Operationalization — Anticipated period for the fund to begin building its pipeline and selecting startups.
- **2026-02-22**: Agreement Signed — NSIA and JICA formalize the $50M Impact Innovation Fund in Abuja.
- **2025-11**: First direct government VC investment — iDICE Programme invests in Ventures Platform’s VP Pan-African Fund II, which closes at $64 million with international co-investors.
- **2025-04-01**: Initial Discussions — Bilateral talks begin between Nigeria and Japan regarding startup ecosystem support.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### Nigeria’s N358bn Electricity Subsidy Covers 52% of GenCo Costs Despite Reform Stasis
2026-07-05 08:19:43 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

At N358bn in Q1 2026, the electricity subsidy still financed over half of generation costs. The decline was driven by a slump in power demand, not policy action, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/nigeria-power-subsidy-fiscal-358bn

### Nigeria Launches $170.6M Public-Private Fund to Boost Startup Investment
2026-07-01 03:22:12 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Nigerian government has committed $85.3 million through its iDICE Programme, matched by $85.3 million in private capital managed by Kuramo Capital, to create a $170.6 million fund-of-funds for tech and creative startups. This marks one of Africa's largest government-backed venture investment vehicles and aims to catalyze broader private-sector participation.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/nigeria-170-6m-fund-boost-startup-investment

### Oil Soars to $95/Barrel as FG Warns Citizens: Gulf Conflict Escalates
2026-06-11 12:55:05 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 55

Nigeria’s advisory for its citizens in Iran and the Gulf sent ripples through energy markets, pushing Brent crude up 8% to $95 as the Strait of Hormuz threat intensifies. The crisis puts $20B+ in annual diaspora remittances at risk and could trigger capital flight from regional banks.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/nigeria-advisory-oil-surge-remittances-risk

### Nigeria and Japan Launch $50M Impact Innovation Fund for Startups
2026-02-23 13:01:20 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have established a $50 million fund to support early-stage Nigerian startups. This partnership marks a novel approach for Japan, blending Official Development Assistance with private capital to drive social impact and entrepreneurship in Africa's largest economy.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/nigeria-japan-50m-impact-innovation-fund-startups

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