Nigeria Targets $100bn Investment at Abuja Summit 2026

Nigeria is targeting over $100 billion in investment commitments at the International Investors Summit Nigeria 2026, organized by the Business Summit Group, taking place on November 10 and 11 in Abuja. Dato’ Uzzaman, President of the Business Summit Group, announced this target at a press conference.

The summit aims to facilitate direct interactions between international investors and Nigerian businesses, state governments, and investment agencies. Proposed investments will span sectors including oil and gas, green energy, technology, healthcare, agriculture, mining, infrastructure, education, human capital development, artificial intelligence, and fintech.

Uzzaman emphasized the importance of presenting projects with proven records and immediate implementation capabilities. The summit follows a previous edition in Bangkok, Thailand, where 25 Nigerian entities participated, leading to significant investment commitments for Plateau State.

Uzzaman’s role in facilitating these opportunities earned him an appointment as Special Adviser on Investment to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang. The summit aims to enhance Nigeria's foreign capital attraction to support economic growth and job creation.