President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos next February.
The conference aims to attract global investors and enhance sustainable investment inflows.
Tinubu made the announcement on Tuesday during the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), where Nigeria concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE.
The agreement is designed to deepen collaboration in renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, and digital trade.
Present at the signing were President Tinubu, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Nigeria’s Trade Minister Dr Jumoke Oduwole, and UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.
Describing the CEPA as a historic and strategic agreement, Tinubu said it would strengthen cooperation in aviation, logistics, agriculture, and climate-smart infrastructure.
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He said Investopia would bring together investors, innovators, policymakers, and business leaders in Lagos to convert opportunities into commitments and ideas into concrete investments.
“We warmly invite our partners to help build sustainable and shared prosperity for Nigeria, Africa, and the world,” Tinubu said.
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The president also highlighted Nigeria’s efforts in climate and green industrial finance, noting the country aims to mobilise up to $30 billion annually in this sector.
He cited reforms in electricity, including the Electricity Act 2023, which supports decentralised power generation, and the launch of a $500 million renewable energy fund backed by the NSIA.
Tinubu added that a $750 million World Bank programme will expand clean power access to 17.5 million Nigerians.
Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 under its Energy Transition Plan and invited investors to participate in Nigeria’s lithium and critical minerals sector, emphasising local value addition.
He said ongoing reforms have delivered a 21 per cent growth in non-oil exports and that Nigeria now has over $50 billion in investment commitments across key sectors.
“We are ready to work with partners worldwide to ensure that the next era of development is green, inclusive, just, and enduring,” Tinubu said.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
