RismadarVoice Reporters
January 13, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates in Lagos this February, as part of efforts to attract global investors, accelerate sustainable investment inflows into the country.
The President made the announcement on Tuesday at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), where Nigeria also signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE, marking a major step in strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
The agreement was signed in the presence of President Tinubu; UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; and the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade and Minister in charge of Talent Attraction and Retention, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.
President Tinubu described the CEPA as a historic and strategic pact that will deepen collaboration between Nigeria and the UAE in key sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, aviation, logistics, agriculture, digital trade and climate-smart development.
According to him, the Lagos-hosted Investopia will convene global investors, innovators, policymakers and business leaders to translate ideas into concrete investments.
“We warmly invite our partners to join us and help build the next chapter of sustainable and shared prosperity for Nigeria, Africa and the world,” Tinubu said.
Addressing the summit, the President disclosed that Nigeria aims to mobilize up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance as the country advances its energy transition reforms and expands electricity access nationwide.
He stressed that electricity remains the backbone of modern economies, noting that Nigeria is pursuing a balanced path that supports industrialization while advancing decarbonisation.
President Tinubu also called for reforms in the global financial system, urging a shift away from rigid sovereign guarantee requirements towards blended finance and first-loss capital mechanisms that would allow private capital to flow more easily into green projects in developing economies.
To boost investor confidence, he said Nigeria has strengthened its climate governance architecture through the adoption of a National Carbon Market Activation Policy and the launch of a National Carbon Registry.
The President identified the Electricity Act 2023 as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s energy reforms, explaining that it allows decentralised power generation and distribution, particularly for underserved communities.
He further revealed that Nigeria’s climate investment programme includes a $500 million distributed renewable energy fund supported by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and a $750 million World Bank initiative expected to expand clean electricity access to over 17.5 million people.
Reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, Tinubu said the country remains focused on industrial growth and universal energy access under its Energy Transition Plan.
He also invited foreign investors to explore opportunities in Nigeria’s lithium and critical minerals sector, emphasising the government’s policy of local processing and value addition.
Highlighting the impact of ongoing economic reforms, President Tinubu said Nigeria has recorded a 21 per cent increase in non-oil exports, alongside rising capital inflows and more than $50 billion in investment commitments across key sectors.
