Investopia Africa

This ministerial session will highlight the strategic foundations of the UAE–Nigeria economic relationship and explore pathways to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, energy, and infrastructure. The discussion will focus on translating political alignment into sustained private-sector engagement and long-term economic value.

This panel explores how strategic investments in ports, corridors, logistics platforms, and digital trade infrastructure can unlock Nigeria’s role as a gateway to West Africa, drawing on UAE expertise in global logistics and infrastructure development. The discussion will focus on mobilizing private capital, improving bankability, and building resilient supply chains that support regional and global trade.

This session explores how capital is translated into bankable projects across priority sectors including energy, infrastructure, and industrial development. Bringing together African development finance, project operators, and the UAE investment ecosystem, panelists will discuss how to move from capital commitments to real-world delivery and the role of platforms like Investopia can play in the process.

This panel addresses the role of banks, fintechs, capital markets, and development institutions in unlocking long-term financing for Nigeria and Africa’s growth sectors. The discussion will highlight how innovative financial structures, cross-border platforms, and regulatory reforms can channel global capital into productive investment opportunities.

As geopolitical shifts and technological acceleration reshape global production, securing supply chains for critical technologies has become a strategic imperative. This session examines lessons from recent disruptions and explores how governments and businesses are prioritizing critical tech through localization, diversified sourcing, and global integration.

Location: Eko Atlantic