President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will jointly host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates in Lagos this February, in a move aimed at attracting international investors and accelerating sustainable investment inflows into the country.
The announcement was made on Tuesday at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, shortly after Nigeria concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the presidency, the CEPA is designed to deepen bilateral cooperation between both countries in critical areas such as renewable energy, infrastructure development, logistics, and digital trade. The agreement was formally endorsed in the presence of President Tinubu, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Nigeria’s Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, and the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.
Tinubu described the agreement as a landmark and strategic framework that would unlock broad-based economic benefits for both nations. He noted that the partnership would strengthen collaboration in aviation, agriculture, logistics, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
The President said Investopia Lagos would serve as a convergence point for global investors, innovators, policymakers, and business leaders, with a focus on translating ideas into actionable investments and long-term commitments.
Nigeria, he said, is targeting the mobilisation of up to $30 billion annually in climate finance and green industrial capital, as the country seeks to balance rapid industrialisation with decarbonisation goals.
Highlighting the importance of energy access, Tinubu stressed that electricity remains the backbone of any modern economy. He outlined ongoing reforms aimed at expanding power supply while supporting Nigeria’s transition as a Global South economy.
The President also called for reforms in global financial architecture to improve access to capital for developing countries, advocating a shift away from traditional sovereign guarantees towards blended finance structures and first-loss capital arrangements.
Tinubu disclosed that Nigeria has strengthened its climate governance framework through the introduction of a National Carbon Market Activation Policy and the launch of a National Carbon Registry to improve transparency and boost investor confidence.
He further noted that the Electricity Act 2023 now enables decentralised power generation, particularly for underserved and off-grid communities. In support of clean energy expansion, Nigeria recently launched a $500 million renewable energy fund backed by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority.
Additionally, a $750 million World Bank-supported programme is expected to expand access to clean electricity for 17.5 million Nigerians nationwide.
Reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 under its Energy Transition Plan, Tinubu invited global investors to explore opportunities in the country’s lithium and critical minerals sector, with a strong emphasis on local value addition.
The President concluded by noting that recent reforms have driven a 21 per cent increase in non-oil exports and generated over $50 billion in investment commitments across key sectors.
“We are prepared to work with partners worldwide to ensure that the next phase of development is green, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable,” Tinubu said.
