FG Seeks $78.5 Billion for 65 Projects, Targets 366,763 Jobs

The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking $78.5 billion in private capital to finance 65 projects across critical sectors, aiming to create 366,763 jobs, according to multiple sources. According to [Punch Newspapers](https://punchng.com), the government is reaching out to local and international investors for financing. The [Nigeria](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxNeWV4ck1HSGRmdEVRLVNfanp0djhuVUg0ODNzb2dhTGtaZmJTdExpSFE1OEM3NVZ5LUJ1SFJibXpSbFZmMHd5YUF0clkzcGpDV05UUm1LUWxGUGxWOVBydlhwMDRHblhYS3J3S2tQbEZta2tsUXNGa0luWmVBU3BKR0dweWRfdw) edition of Google News also reported that the government is wooing foreign investors with these projects. The projects cover various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and power, among others. According to [Techeconomy](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxQVE9qeXJMQTUtU0R6QVptSlZYRTNjcTZWaEF0bVFEbjVZQVdlTHlEalZuVHZ0LWk0SDZYaGZhZmo0T19SZXRiMkRfcXBFWHBRUklFaW9QaFB4Szl1VXdSQXpjc2ZIUG13NTNRcGd5TmNuTFRQanEzNV9mSk90R2c4blVZdmlOWEwxdW4yeklGakN5VHRBTWFKVkhkd3NRQdIBowFBVV95cUxNSGJ5THNXbVNVRHlxczF2MXFsV3l0MXl4aVlIRUJoZGpnVHptNXVQclJDekFFQnVvSlowSGZpeExxNzY2XzJaSmR2TlNNQWE1MVV1T2Q2X3dGVXpCOUUyczZQV0RZTXp1dndWYS1RMVFPOFVxYU5uZ3lqVzZKRWtzcFNYU3cyZk44dVVFQ2Vpay03U0REc2ZNd3FjajBzdWpoZHVF?oc=5), the projects are part of the government’s drive to stimulate economic growth and create jobs. The exact timeline for the implementation of these projects is yet to be disclosed.