The Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF Group), a development finance and impact investment institution, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr Nicholas John Connell as its new Group Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer.

A British national born in South Africa, Connell would bring to NCDF Group a distinguished career in private equity, venture capital, and financial risk management, with a proven track record of designing and deploying high-impact investment instruments across emerging markets.

In this dual leadership role, Connell will steer the development and deployment of bespoke investment vehicles, including debt notes, equity-linked securities, and ESG-compliant structured products, crafted specifically to meet Nigeria’s most pressing development priorities in housing, healthcare, fintech, green infrastructure, and diaspora investment platforms.

With a mandate that bridges innovation and regulatory compliance.