Nigeria to Co-Host Investopia Forum with UAE

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria announced on Tuesday that his country will co-host the Investopia investment forum with the United Arab Emirates in Lagos next February, aiming to draw global investors and foster sustainable economic growth. The declaration came during Tinubu's attendance at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the UAE capital, where he also oversaw the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Nigeria and the UAE.

The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the summit, seeks to enhance collaboration in renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, digital trade, aviation, agriculture and climate-smart projects. Attendees at the ceremony included Tinubu, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Nigeria's Minister of Trade Jumoke Oduwole and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. Tinubu described the pact as a "historic and strategic agreement" with wide-ranging benefits for both nations, according to a statement from his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.

In bilateral talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the leaders discussed expanding ties in economy, trade, development and renewable energy, while...