About the Event

25th June, 2026 | Lagos, Nigeria

Context

The Nigeria–EU Business Forum 2026 aims to strengthen the Nigeria–EU economic partnership through a focused business platform dedicated to key Global Gateway priority sectors in Nigeria. These include digital infrastructure, health systems, renewable energy, sustainable transportation, agricultural value chains, and reforms that support trade and investment.

Nigeria is a strategic partner for the European Union. Lagos provides a high-impact setting to convene senior policymakers, investors, and private sector leaders to advance investment opportunities and strengthen economic cooperation. The Forum contributes to the implementation of Global Gateway priorities by mobilising private sector investment and highlighting Team Europe financial instruments.

The Forum takes place at an important moment in Nigeria–EU relations. The Nigeria–EU Ministerial Dialogue of 23 March marked a renewed phase of engagement and called for deeper political and economic cooperation. A shared green agenda lies at the centre of this renewed partnership and offers opportunities for mutually beneficial investment and globally relevant cooperation.

An important dimension of the discussions will focus on the future of Nigeria–EU trade and investment relations. While formal negotiations are not yet underway, both partners have demonstrated strong commitment to strengthening economic engagement. The Forum will help inform the direction of this evolving relationship.

High level participation from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank will underscore the EU’s commitment to expanding economic cooperation with Nigeria and strengthening private sector partnerships.

Objective

To mobilise Nigerian and European private sector investment in support of Nigeria’s green transition and sustainable economic development.

Participation

The Forum is expected to convene approximately 800 participants, including: senior representatisves from government institutions, ﬁnancial institutions, development partners and the private sector.

Nigerian stakeholders

The Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)
State Governments
Nigerian Economic Summit Group
Chambers of Commerce
Organised private sector representatives

European stakeholders

European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS
Team Europe partners and EU Member States
Eurocham Nigeria
European Investment Bank
European development ﬁnance institutions
European companies active in Nigeria

Strategic priorities

- Promote green investment and climate finance opportunities
- Showcase EU and Team Europe financial instruments
- Facilitate partnerships between Nigerian and European businesses
- Strengthen dialogue between policymakers and the private sector on investment climate reforms
- Promote investment in resilient health systems, health innovation, and healthcare value chains
- Advance digital infrastructure, innovation ecosystems, and technology partnerships between Nigeria and the European Union

Targeted sectors

- Green investment and sustainable ﬁnance
- Climate-smart agriculture and agribusiness
- Renewable energy and circular economy
- Climate action and resilience
- Health ﬁnancing and investment
- Digital infrastructure investments

Forum structure

- The Business Forum will combine high level strategic dialogue with targeted technical engagement and business networking opportunities.
- The programme will include keynote addresses, high level policy panels, thematic sessions, business to business and business to government matchmaking meetings and structured networking opportunities designed to facilitate partnerships between Nigerian and European companies.
- Subject to logistical feasibility, an exhibition component may showcase initiatives and projects aligned with sustainable investment and green economic transformation.

Key
discussion
themes

The Forum will focus on strategic issues shaping Nigeria–EU economic cooperation and sustainable investment, structured around three core themes.

Financing sustainable investment

Exploring opportunities to scale sustainable finance in Nigeria through development finance institutions, blended finance instruments, green bonds and private sector investment. The discussion will examine how financial instruments can accelerate investment in renewable energy, climate resilience, health systems and digital infrastructure.

Public private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure

Strengthening collaboration between governments, financial institutions and private investors to accelerate investment in key sectors including agriculture and livestock value chains, transport and sustainable infrastructure, energy systems, health sector development and digital innovation.

Regulatory and policy reforms for sustainable investment

Enhancing the policy and regulatory environment to support sustainable investment, technology transfer and resilient value chains. Discussions will focus on digital transformation, health systems development, climate finance frameworks and reforms that strengthen Nigeria–EU trade and investment cooperation.

Expected results

Identification of concrete investment opportunities across priority sectors including green finance, renewable energy, agriculture, health, and digital infrastructure.

Strengthened partnerships between Nigerian and European businesses through structured business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) engagements.

Enhanced dialogue between policymakers, investors, and the private sector on reforms that strengthen the investment climate.

Increased visibility of Nigeria–EU cooperation and Team Europe initiatives supporting sustainable investment.

Facilitation of targeted networking and partnership building through thematic side sessions, matchmaking platforms, and exhibitions showcasing EU and partner initiatives.