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West African Leaders Rally Private Capital for $15 Billion Regional Investment Pipeline
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West African Leaders Rally Private Capital for $15 Billion Regional Investment Pipeline

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu and Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio are spearheading a massive effort to mobilize private-sector investment for a West African project pipeline expected to reach $15 billion, targeting critical infrastructure gaps and boosting economic integration across the region. — LAGOS, Nigeria, Oct. 16, 2026

By By Solomon Ekanem | Shemnews · 5 days ago