Nigeria, UAE to host joint investment confab in Lagos - President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates in Lagos in February to attract global investors and boost sustainable investment inflows.

Tinubu announced this on Tuesday at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).

He spoke on the sidelines of Nigeria’s conclusion of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE.

This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi.

The CEPA is aimed at deepening cooperation in renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics and digital trade.

Those present at the signing included Tinubu, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Nigeria’s Trade Minister, Dr Jumoke Oduwole.

Also present was the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.

Tinubu described the CEPA as a historic and strategic agreement with broad benefits for both countries.

He said it would strengthen cooperation in aviation, logistics, agriculture and climate-smart infrastructure.

The president said Investopia would convene investors, innovators, policymakers and business leaders in Lagos.