Nigeria–UAE Investment Conference Scheduled for Lagos, Tinubu Announces
Nigeria is set to co-host a high-profile investment conference with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos this February, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced, in a strategic bid to attract global capital and accelerate sustainable foreign investment into the country. The announcement underscores Nigeria’s intensifying focus on strengthening economic ties and positioning itself as a prime destination for global investors.
The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in the UAE, where Nigeria also signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE. The agreement, described by analysts as historic, aims to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, and digital trade.
Under the new pact, both nations will leverage Investopia Lagos as a global investment platform to convene investors, policymakers, innovators, and business leaders with the goal of converting investment potential into actionable capital commitments. President Tinubu highlighted that the summit will serve as a gateway for international capital to explore opportunities within Nigeria and the broader African market.
Investment Focus and Broader Economic Impact
Investopia Lagos is expected to spotlight key sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, aviation, and digital trade, offering a platform for strategic partnerships and investment deals. Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and her UAE counterpart, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, were present at the signing, reflecting high-level commitment from both governments to ensure the conference’s success.
In tandem with the conference announcement, Nigeria’s economic reforms have delivered measurable outcomes, including a 21 % growth in non-oil exports and over $50 billion in recent investment commitments spanning multiple sectors — underscoring investor confidence in the Nigerian market.
Looking Ahead
With Lagos poised to host this major investment event, Nigeria is signalling its readiness to collaborate on the global stage and attract diverse investment flows. As global investors increasingly seek opportunities in emerging markets, the Nigeria–UAE partnership through Investopia offers a timely and strategic platform to deepen economic cooperation, boost capital inflows, and support long-term sustainable growth across Africa’s largest economy.
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