President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will co-host the global investment platform, Investopia, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos this February, as part of efforts to attract global investors and 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 concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE to deepen bilateral trade and cooperation.
The agreement was signed in the presence of President Tinubu; UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; and 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 would strengthen collaboration between both countries in renewable energy, infrastructure, aviation, logistics, agriculture, digital trade, and climate-smart development, creating long-term opportunities for their citizens.
He said the upcoming Investopia forum would convene global investors, innovators, policymakers, and business leaders to convert ideas into actionable investments and commitments.
“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 mobilise up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance as it advances energy transition reforms and expands electricity access nationwide.
He emphasised the central role of electricity in economic development, noting the need for a balance between industrialisation and decarbonisation.
Tinubu also called for reforms in the global financial architecture, urging a shift away from strict sovereign guarantee requirements towards blended finance and first-loss capital mechanisms that would enable private investment in green projects without overburdening developing economies.
The President said Nigeria has strengthened its climate governance framework with the adoption of a National Carbon Market Activation Policy and the launch of a National Carbon Registry to enhance transparency and boost investor confidence.
He identified the Electricity Act 2023 as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s energy reforms, explaining that it supports decentralised power generation and distribution, particularly for underserved communities.
According to him, Nigeria’s climate investment push includes a $500 million distributed renewable energy fund backed by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and a $750 million World Bank programme expected to expand clean electricity access to over 17.5 million people.
Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 under its Energy Transition Plan, while pursuing industrial growth and universal energy access.
He also invited foreign investors to partner with Nigeria in the lithium and critical minerals sector, stressing the government’s focus on local processing and value addition
