‘FX stability will boost investors’ confidence’

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of APM Terminals (APMT), a leading global port operator, Frederik Klinke, has emphasized the importance of foreign exchange (FX) stability in attracting investors to Nigeria. Speaking at a roundtable on European Business Perspectives in Nigeria, held in Lagos the APMT CEO noted that investor confidence is closely tied to the […]

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of APM Terminals (APMT), a leading global port operator, Frederik Klinke, has emphasized the importance of foreign exchange (FX) stability in attracting investors to Nigeria.

Speaking at a roundtable on European Business Perspectives in Nigeria, held in Lagos the APMT CEO noted that investor confidence is closely tied to the stability of the FX market. 

The conversation revolves around Nigeria’s investment climate which is gaining renewed momentum following insights shared at the European Business Chamber Nigeria (Eurocham) Annual Conference and Expo, where business leaders underscored the need for predictable economic regulations to sustain investor confidence and unlock long‑term capital commitments.

Speaking at the roundtable on European Business Perspectives in Nigeria, Klinke emphasized that while recent reforms have created cautious optimism, consistency remains the decisive factor for long-term investment.

“Nigeria has enormous potential and recent reforms show promise. But potential alone is not enough,” Klinke said. “Only consistent implementation—not just policy announcements—will build the predictability investors require to commit capital with confidence.”

At the same forum, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Markets, Senator Osita Izunaso, highlighted the strong performance of Nigeria’s equities market, which delivered returns of over 50% in 2025.

Eurocham Nigeria President, Yann Gilbert, examined the broader geopolitical environment, noting that global pressures were forcing both governments and businesses to rethink how they operate. “In moments like this, resilience does not come from standing alone,” he said. “It comes from staying with close, trusted partners, building alliances and remaining agile in the face of uncertainty.”