President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will co-host the globally respected Investopia investment forum with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos in February, marking a major milestone in the country’s renewed push to attract foreign direct investment. The Nigerian leader disclosed that the high-level forum will serve as a gateway for global investors seeking opportunities in Africa’s largest economy, particularly in sectors prioritized by his administration.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026), President Tinubu emphasized that the decision to bring Investopia to Lagos reflects growing international confidence in Nigeria’s economic reforms. According to him, the forum will provide a structured platform for policy dialogue, deal-making, and long-term partnerships that align with Nigeria’s development agenda.
The President noted that Nigeria’s co-hosting role positions the country not merely as a participant but as a strategic investment destination and convener of global capital. He stressed that hosting Investopia in Lagos will strengthen Nigeria’s visibility in international financial circles while reinforcing its role as a hub for sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa.
Investopia Lagos 2026: Boosting Foreign Direct Investment and Sustainable Growth
President Tinubu stated that Investopia Lagos 2026 is expected to attract institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, multinational corporations, and development finance institutions from across the world. He explained that the forum will focus on unlocking investment opportunities in Nigeria’s priority sectors, including renewable energy, infrastructure development, agribusiness, technology, and manufacturing.
According to the President, the Lagos edition of Investopia will highlight Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business, stabilizing the macroeconomic environment, and ensuring transparency in public-private partnerships. He added that these reforms are already yielding positive signals, as reflected in growing investor interest and renewed bilateral engagements.
Tinubu further emphasized that sustainable investment inflows remain central to his administration’s economic vision. He said the forum will not only promote capital inflow but also encourage investments that generate jobs, transfer technology, and support climate-resilient development, in line with Nigeria’s long-term national development plans.
Nigeria–UAE CEPA, Agreement Strengthens Trade, Energy, and Digital Cooperation
In addition to the Investopia announcement, President Tinubu revealed that Nigeria and the UAE have concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) at ADSW 2026. The agreement is designed to deepen bilateral trade and expand cooperation across critical sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, and digital trade.
The President described the CEPA as a transformative framework that will reduce trade barriers, enhance market access, and create a more predictable environment for businesses operating between both countries. He noted that the UAE remains one of Nigeria’s most strategic partners in the Middle East, with growing investments across energy, aviation, ports, and technology.
President Tinubu concluded by affirming that the combination of the Nigeria–UAE CEPA and the upcoming Investopia Lagos forum signals a new era of economic diplomacy for Nigeria. He said the initiatives demonstrate his administration’s commitment to leveraging international partnerships to accelerate growth, diversify the economy, and position Nigeria as a leading destination for sustainable global investment.
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