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
66+ Years of Economic Development and Support
Development Finance Institution of the Year at BusinessDay BAFI Awards 2026
Best Sustainability Deal in Africa
Best Social Development Deal in Africa
Sustainable Bank of the Year – African Banker Awards 2026
Sustainable Bank of the Year – African Banker Awards 2026
Global Finance Sustainable Finance Award 2026
AfriSAFE CEO of the Year (Sustainability)
Best Company in Financial Inclusion and Best Company in Infrastructure Development
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
