Business summit targets $100bn investment in Nigeria

The International Investors Summit Nigeria 2026, slated for November 10-11, 2026, in Abuja, aims to attract over $100 billion in investment commitments, according to the Business Summit Group. The summit will gather international investors and business leaders from more than 50 countries, seeking opportunities in Nigeria's diverse economy.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Dato’ Dr. M. Haider Uzzaman, president of the Business Summit Group, outlined sectors including oil and gas, green energy, technology, healthcare, agriculture, mining, infrastructure, education, AI, and fintech as key areas of focus. Uzzaman emphasized that the summit's primary goal is to forge direct investment opportunities, connecting investors with Nigerian businesses, state governments, and investment agencies eager to tap into global markets.

He encouraged Nigerian companies and state governments, particularly those with investment-ready projects, to participate, noting that projects with proven expansion potential and immediate implementation would be prioritized. Notably, 25 Nigerian companies and state governments attended the previous summit in Bangkok, Thailand, last year, and Plateau State secured over $1 billion in investments after its participation.

Uzzaman's role in facilitating these investments contributed to his appointment as Special Adviser on Investment to the Plateau State Governor. Registration for the summit has officially opened, offering companies, state governments, and investment agencies the chance to engage in one-on-one meetings with participating investors.