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The Nigerian Government has reassured investors and the international community that Nigeria remains stable and open for business despite the joint security operation carried out by Nigeria and the United States in Sokoto on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025.
Minister of Finance Wale Edun, in a statement on Sunday, said the operation was a targeted action against terrorism and should not be taken as a sign of conflict or instability in the country.
Edun said Nigeria is “not at war with itself nor with any nation” but is working with international partners to tackle terrorism.
“What Nigeria is decisively confronting—alongside trusted international partners—is terrorism. This distinction is important, and it is fundamental to understanding the positive economic implications of recent actions,” Edun stated.
According to the minister, the operation was “intelligence-led and focused exclusively on terrorist elements that threaten innocent lives, national stability, and economic activity.”
He said such actions help “strengthen the foundations of peace, protect productive communities, and reinforce the conditions required for sustainable growth.”
“Security and economic stability are inseparable; every effort to safeguard Nigerians is, by definition, pro-growth and pro-investment,” he added.
According to Edun, Nigeria has continued to record positive economic indicators under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He noted that in the “third quarter of 2025, Nigeria recorded GDP growth of 3.98%, following a strong 4.23% growth in Q2. We expect a stronger Q4 2025 GDP performance.”
Inflation has decelerated for the seventh consecutive period and is now below 15%, reflecting improving price stability and the effectiveness of coordinated fiscal and monetary actions, the minister added.
“Our financial markets remain resilient. Domestic and international debt markets are stable and functioning efficiently, supported by prudent fiscal management. Over the past year, Nigeria has received credit rating upgrades from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s—clear, independent endorsements of the strength of our reforms and the credibility of our economic direction.
“We have maintained fiscal discipline, prioritised efficiency, and protected macroeconomic stability—demonstrating resilience in the face of external shocks.”
Edun added that President Bola Tinubu has set 2026 as a year to consolidate the gains recorded in 2025, strengthen economic resilience and continue building a sustainable, inclusive and growth-orientated economy.
As markets reopen on Monday, December 29, 2025, Edun said investors can remain confident that Nigeria remains focused, reform-driven, and committed to stability.
“The fundamentals are strengthening, the policy direction is clear, and the resolve of this administration—to protect lives, secure prosperity, and grow the economy—is unwavering,” he added, noting that Nigeria remains open for business, anchored in peace, and firmly focused on the future.
