Impact
Catalysing business growth & diversification
We consistently utilise our branch network and strategic partnerships to catalyse business growth and diversification, economic prosperity and development in Nigeria.
Awards and Recognition
61 Years of Economic Development and Support
AfriSAFE CEO of the Year (Sustainability)
Best Company in Financial Inclusion and Best Company in Infrastructure Development
ThisDay Transaction of the Year Award
FITC Product Innovation Award Award for Excellence December 2021
Federal Ministry of Industry Trade Investment Extra Mile Award for Outstanding Performance
National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA Award of The Best Data Localisation
African Banker Awards 2020 for SME Bank of The Year August 2020
African Banker Awards 2020 for Deal of The Year Debt August 2020
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Appreciation Award for contribution towards the success of the AGM October 2021
Lekki Development Ventures Excellence in CSR Job Creation MSMEs October 2021
African Banker Awards Award for Innovation in Financial Services June 2021
International Syndicated Loan Deal of The Year March 2022
National Youth Service Corps Icon of Youth Empowerment in recognition of Outstanding
Best New Entry 2021 by the Sustainability Enterprise and Responsibility Awards SERAS December 2021
2023-2025 Impact
Our 2025-2027 Development Targets
Targets by 2027
Impact Investment Snapshot
Catalyzing Industrial Zones
BOI is investing in Nigeria’s industrial future with landmark equity in strategic free zones, providing critical infrastructure for economic diversification and SME empowerment.
Lagos Free Zone (LFZ)
Multi-million dollar investment approved to unlock industrial and logistics capacity, projected to create over 200,000 jobs.
LADOL Free Zone
Prior investments have enabled a globally certified shipyard and logistics hub, with an additional 30,000 jobs projected.
Gender-Lens Investing
BOI actively backs women-led, gender-smart funds that scale inclusive growth.
Aruwa Capital
- 70% of portfolio companies are women-led
- $181 million in revenue generated
- 205,000+ jobs supported
- 611,000 customers reached (63% women)
Alitheia IDF Fund
- Sub-Saharan Africa’s first $100M gender-focused private equity fund
- 24,576 jobs supported, exceeding targets
- 54% female leadership in investees
- 104 million+ people reached with essential services
Transforming Healthcare
BOI’s healthcare investments enhance access, innovation, and capacity, and catalyze health equity and infrastructure modernization.
African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
- Multi-million dollar investment in a 500-bed facility in Abuja
- Specializes in oncology, cardiology, haematology, and diagnostics
- Expected to treat 50,000+ patients in five years
Iwoosan Investments (Lagos MediPark)
- Nigeria’s first medical park under a PPP model
- Designed to reduce outbound medical tourism
- Boosts specialty care training
