Nigeria is set to host the 2026 World Investment Summit in Abuja from April 27 to 30, aiming to attract up to $5 trillion in Foreign Direct Investment. The summit, themed “Unlocking Capital, Accelerating Development, Driving Prosperity,” will bring together over 80 heads of state, 96 ministers, 800 speakers, and more than 8,000 participants from around the world, positioning Nigeria as a premier destination for global investment.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) is leading preparations for the summit. At a pre-summit dinner in Abuja, PFIPC Director-General Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew described the event as “a defining moment for Africa’s economic future.” He highlighted Nigeria’s vast potential, youthful population, and access to the $3 trillion African Continental Free Trade Area market as compelling reasons for global investors to focus on the country.

The summit is expected to serve as a catalyst for growth and a platform for global partnerships. Focusing on sectors such as energy, technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture, and the creative industries, the event will showcase Nigeria’s ongoing reforms, infrastructure investments, and digital transformation initiatives. President Tinubu’s administration aims to leverage the summit to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential and drive sustainable development across the continent.