President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will co-host Investopia, a global investment platform with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos this February, as part of efforts to attract international capital and deepen economic ties. The announcement was made on January 13, 2026 at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in the UAE, where Nigeria also concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the Emirates.
The CEPA, signed by President Tinubu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is aimed at strengthening cooperation across renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, digital trade, aviation, agriculture and climate-smart development, while creating enduring economic opportunities for both countries.
Tinubu described Investopia Lagos as a pivotal platform that will bring together global investors, innovators, policymakers and business leaders to turn ideas into actionable investment projects. He emphasised that the initiative aligns with Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms and its drive to mobilise up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance to accelerate energy transition and broaden investment inflows.
The partnership reflects Abuja’s strategy to diversify foreign partnerships, boost non-oil revenue streams and enhance bilateral cooperation with key global partners, positioning Nigeria as a hub for sustainable investment in Africa.
