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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW2026) alongside some of his ministers.
According to a press statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Saturday, the trip saw Nigeria sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The agreement is designed to deepen economic cooperation, boost bilateral trade and investment, enhance technology transfer, and expand collaboration across key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy.
The statement further said President Tinubu announced that a joint Nigeria-UAE INVESTOPIA will be held in Lagos in February, aimed at attracting global investors to the country.
Speaking at the summit, Tinubu also revealed that Nigeria aims to mobilise up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance as it accelerates energy transition reforms and expands electricity access nationwide.
The presidency stated that these initiatives are part of Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen economic ties with the UAE while promoting sustainable growth and industrial development.
