Nigeria is set to co-host the Investopia global investment forum with the United Arab Emirates in February, with Lagos as the host city. The announcement was made by President Bola Tinubu while speaking at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The event aims to attract international investors and accelerate sustainable capital inflows into Nigeria.
During the same event, Nigeria and the UAE signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to strengthen trade, investment, and sectoral cooperation. The agreement was signed in the presence of President Tinubu, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and other key officials. According to President Tinubu, the agreement is historic and strategic, and will deepen collaboration between both countries in areas such as renewable energy, infrastructure, and digital trade.
President Tinubu described the co-hosting of Investopia in Lagos as a reflection of growing confidence in Nigeria’s reform agenda and its position as a leading investment destination in Africa. The forum will bring together investors, innovators, policymakers, and business leaders to transform opportunities into commitments and ideas into investments.
Nigeria has also announced plans to mobilize up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance as the country accelerates energy transition reforms and expands electricity access nationwide. President Tinubu emphasized the importance of reliable electricity for economic development, particularly for emerging economies. He called for reforms in the global financial system, arguing that current financing models place undue burdens on developing countries.
To achieve its climate and energy goals, Nigeria has strengthened its climate governance framework with the adoption of a National Carbon Market Activation Policy and the launch of a National Carbon Registry. The country has also launched a $500 million distributed renewable energy fund and a $750 million World Bank programme to expand clean electricity access to over 17.5 million people.
The Nigerian government has invited foreign investors to partner in the development of its lithium and critical minerals sector, with a focus on local processing and value addition. The country’s ongoing economic reforms have begun to yield tangible gains, with non-oil exports growing by 21% and capital importation increasing significantly. With the announcement of Investopia Lagos and the signing of the CEPA, Nigeria is positioning itself as a major hub for sustainable investment, trade, and climate-focused growth across Africa and beyond.
