Afreximbank to Host 6th AfSNET Conference in Calabar

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the Cross River State Government, Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), and the Forum of State Investment Promotion Agencies in Nigeria (FoSIPAN), will convene the sixth African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Investment Conference in Calabar, Cross River State, from 12 to 14 November 2026. The conference aims to bring together African sub-sovereign governments, investors, financial institutions, and development partners to promote investment-ready projects and intra-African trade opportunities.

The theme for this year's conference is “The role of Sub-Sovereigns in catalysing development through trade and investment.” AfSNET, established by Afreximbank in 2021, serves as a platform for sub-sovereign authorities to showcase investment opportunities and engage with investors. Notably, the Cross River State Government has appointed Afreximbank as the financial adviser for the $1.7 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport project, which aims to enhance maritime trade connectivity and support industrial development.

The conference will focus on converting investment potential into bankable projects.