Northbridge Investment & Trust Limited

Our Vision

To be the partner of choice, leading the connection between capital and viable businesses.

Our Mission

To provide financial solutions that enhance the wellbeing of our clients

Our Core Values

Integrity First

Every recommendation we make is grounded in honesty. Our reputation is built on candor and accountability

Client Centered Outcomes

Our success is measured by yours. We structure every engagement around your specific goals, sector dynamics, and capital needs, not generic playbooks.

Rigorous Execution

Financial markets reward detail and precision. Our team brings the analytical rigour and execution discipline that transforms plans into real outcomes.

Long Term Partnerships

Beyond the transaction, we remain invested in your success — providing ongoing support, strategic guidance, and access as your business evolves.

Our Services

◈ SERVICE 01

Project Development

We partner with project sponsors from inception to execution, transforming ideas into bankable, investment-grade projects. Northbridge provides end-to-end development support that covers feasibility, planning, technical structuring, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring your project is built on a foundation that funders trust and investors pursue.

Feasibility Studies Business Planning Financial Modelling Growth & Expansion Strategy Stakeholder Management Investment Structuring

◈ SERVICE 02

Business Planning & Strategy Development

We work with business owners and leadership teams to develop rigorous, credible, and funder-ready business plans and growth strategies that position your organisation for sustainable success. We also align these strategies with market realities and investor expectations to enhance execution and funding outcomes. Our approach ensures clarity, focus, and a practical roadmap for achieving measurable results.

◈ SERVICE 03

Financial Advisory

Our financial advisory practice provides expert guidance across the full spectrum of corporate finance, from equity and debt capital raising to mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring. We bring analytical rigour, deep market knowledge, and an extensive network of funders and investors to every mandate, delivering outcomes that create lasting value for our clients.

Capital Raising Transaction Advisory Stock Brokering Debt & Equity Structuring Investment Structuring

◈ SERVICE 04

Stock brokering & Securities Dealing

As a licensed sub-broker, we maintain a strong and active presence on the Exchange, delivering timely and efficient execution of trade orders on behalf of our clients. We combine market access with on-the-ground expertise to provide responsive, client-focused service. We also act as receiving agents and stockbrokers for new share issues, ensuring seamless and secure transactions from subscription through to allotment.

OUR EDGE

Why Northbridge Delivers

Deep Market Knowledge

Grounded in the realities of Nigeria's financial landscape, we understand what funders want and how to present your business to meet those expectations.

End-to-End Engagement

We walk alongside you from initial assessment through to funding closure and beyond, not just advisors, but active partners in your success.

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Funder-Ready Outputs

Our deliverables — financial models, project documents, investment memoranda, are crafted to the standards that sophisticated funders and investors demand.

Trusted Relationships

Decades of relationships with banks, DFIs, private equity firms and investors mean your business gets seen by the right people at the right time.

INDUSTRY FOCUS

Sectors We Serve

Our expertise spans the key engines of Nigeria's economy.

Agriculture & Agribusiness

Real Estate & Construction

Energy & Power

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Financial Services

Technology & Innovation

Infrastructure

Hospitality & Tourism

Education

Retail & FMCG

Oil & Gas

"We transform potential into bankable, investor-ready enterprises - because ambition deserves more than a good idea." — The Northbridge Commitment

HOW WE WORK

Our Engagement Journey

Five deliberate steps that take your business from assessment to funded.

Initial Consultation

We listen, assess, and understand your business, goals, and capital requirements.

Diagnostic & Strategy

A thorough review of your financials, structure, and fundability, with a clear strategic roadmap.

Business Structuring

We build the governance, financial documentation, and project architecture funders require.

Funder Matching

Leveraging our network, we identify and approach the most appropriate funding sources for your profile.

Closure & Support

We manage negotiations and documentation through to successful funding closure.

OUR CLIENTS

Our Transaction Score Card

Private Placement/Joint Issuing House

ASO Savings and Loans PLC

SECTOR: Financial Services

Northbridge played a key role in ASO Savings and Loans PLC's N2 billion Naira private placement and served as the joint issuing house.

Initial Public Offer/Joint Issuing House/Underwriters

Africa Independent Television (AIT)

SECTOR: Media/Telecommunications

Northbridge acted as the joint issuing house and underwriter for AIT's N20 billion Naira Initial Public Offer (IPO).

Private Placement/Placement Agent

Intercellular

SECTOR: Telecommunications

Northbridge excelled as the placement agent in Intercellular's N4 billion Naira private placement.

Financial Advisory for the Acquisition of NICON Insurance PLC.

Assurance Acquisition Limited

SECTOR: Financial Services

Northbridge acted as the Financial Advisor for Assurance Acquisition Limited in the USD 46.9 Million acquisition of NICON Insurance PLC.

Public Offer/Joint Issuing House/Underwriters

Afribank Nigeria PLC

SECTOR: Financial Services

Northbridge played a key role in Afribank Nigeria PLC's N10 billion Naira Public Offer, acting as the joint issuing house and underwriter.

Private Placement/Joint Issuing House

Questcom

SECTOR: Telecommunications

Acting as the joint issuing house, Northbridge facilitated Questcom's 1.56 billion Naira private placement.

Financial & Acquisition Advisory for the Acquisition of Duala Hotel from the Kano State Government

Unity Kapital Assurance PLC

SECTOR: Leisure & Hospitality

Northbridge served as the financial and acquisition adviser for Unity Kapital Assurance Plc's strategic move to acquire the Duala Hotel from the Kano State Government at N1.1 billion.

Financial Advisory For The Restructuring Of Kaduna State Government-owned Commercial Enterprises

Kaduna State Government

SECTOR: Leisure & Hospitality

Northbridge acted as the financial advisor for the restructuring of Kaduna State Government-owned commercial enterprises, focusing on reviving their hotel/motel and recreational facilities.

Financial Advisory for the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja Acquisition

Capital Leisure & Hospitality Ltd.

SECTOR: Leisure & Hospitality

Capital Leisure & Hospitality Ltd enlisted Northbridge's financial advisory services for their USD 105 million acquisition of NIRMCO Properties Limited, the owners of Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja.

Financial Advisory for the Nigerian University Hostels Development

The Infrastructure Bank PLC

SECTOR: Real Estate

Northbridge provided financial advisory services to the Urban Development Bank of Nigeria PLC (The Infrastructure Bank) for the Nigerian University Hostels Development Project.

Financial Advisory for the Acquisition of Nigeria Unity Line PLC

Seaforce Shipping Company Limited

SECTOR: Transportation/Maritime

Northbridge offered expert financial advisory services to SEAFORCE for their USD 20 million acquisition of Nigeria Unity Line PLC.

Rights Issue

Royal Exchange PLC

SECTOR: Financial Services

Northbridge played a crucial role in Royal Exchange Plc's right issue of 1,007,969,651 shares and their proposed public offering.

Financial/Acquisition Adviser

Multi Freight Nigeria Limited

SECTOR: Maritime/Transportation

Acting as a financial adviser, Northbridge played a strategic role in Multi Freight Nigeria Limited's acquisition of the Apapa Port Terminal.

Financial Advisor

Fifth Chukker Polo Resort Kaduna

SECTOR: Leisure & Hospitality

As the financial advisor for the Fifth Chukker Polo Resort Kaduna's USD 200 million project, Northbridge played a key role in securing funding.

Private Placement/Joint Issuing House

Hijra Unity University

SECTOR: Education

Northbridge acted as the joint issuing house for Hijra Unity University's 1.5 billion Naira private placement.

Financial/Acquisition Adviser

Overseas Agency Of Nigeria Limited

SECTOR: Maritime/Transportation

Northbridge served as the financial/acquisition adviser for the acquisition of three vessels totaling USD 20 million.

Private Placement Advisor

BRADFIELD INVESTMENT LIMITED

SECTOR: Financial Services

Northbridge served as placement advisor in Bradfield Investment Limited's N1.2 billion private placement.

Private Placement/Joint Issuing House

REMAX REALTORS

SECTOR: Real Estate/Construction

Northbridge was the financial adviser and lead arranger for the USD 21 million Police Housing Project in Lagos.

Project Development And Financial Advisory

Navida Medical Center Limited

SECTOR: Healthcare

Northbridge provided project development and financial advisory services, successfully facilitating a $5.4 million capital raise for Navida Medical Center Limited to develop its systemic cancer treatment facility.

Project Development And Financial Advisory

Premier Meat & Foods Processing Company Limited

SECTOR: Agro-allied

Northbridge delivered project development and financial advisory services, leading the successful raising of $8.2 million for Premier Meat to establish a meat processing and export operation.

Project Development

Harusons International Limited

SECTOR: Infrastructure & Power

Northbridge provided project development services for Bagauda Agro-Allied Industrial Park Limited (BAIPA), a fully integrated agro-industrial hub located in Bebeji LGA, Kano State.

Contact Us

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27 Mahatma Ghandi Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria.

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+234 9037706619

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projects@northbridgenitl.com

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