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IMF/W’Bank Meetings: FG Moves to Mobilise Investment Opportunities in Thailand

Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The federal government is billed to convene two strategic engagements to mobilise private capital and advance investment opportunities across priority sectors, including energy in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Nigerian government is set to host two significant investment meetings during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand. The events, which will take place on the sidelines of the global annual meetings, aim to mobilize private capital and advance investment opportunities in priority sectors such as energy and agriculture.

A high-ranking official from the Federal Ministry of Finance revealed that Nigeria's participation in these strategic engagements is aimed at catalyzing developments in critical sectors by attracting private capital from global investors attending the IMF/World Bank meetings. The government is keen on transitioning from economic stabilization to making key sectors more impactful for the people.

The planned Thailand engagements, led by Finance Minister Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, are expected to yield substantial benefits for Nigeria. Discussions at the annual meetings will cover topics like Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, climate change adaptation finance, and economic strategies for aging societies.

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