Report Warns Capital System Misallocating Growth Resources

A recent report warns that the current capital allocation system—dominated by short‑term financial metrics, concentrated ownership, and market‑driven investment decisions—is misdirecting resources away from sectors that generate sustainable, long‑term economic growth. It highlights that excessive focus on immediate shareholder returns, under‑investment in research and development, infrastructure, and green technologies, and the dominance of large institutional investors lead to under‑funded productive enterprises and heightened economic volatility. The report recommends reforms such as incentivizing long‑term investment horizons, expanding access to capital for small‑ and medium‑sized enterprises, integrating environmental and social criteria into financing decisions, and improving corporate governance to align capital... Views Nigeria