Foreign financiers avoid Nigerian aviation investment due to governance and investor protection concerns

Foreign financiers are wary of Nigerian aviation investment due to governance concerns and weak investor protections. Experts cite unresolved disputes, like the Arik Air shareholder case, and a lack of contract enforcement as key deterrents for global aircraft lessors and financial institutions. This reluctance has slowed industry growth, impacting fleet renewal and infrastructure development, requiring transparent dispute resolution and regulatory reforms to rebuild confidence.