Agenda
25th June, 2026 Lagos, Nigeria
- 08:30 – 09:00
Registration and welcome coffee
- Arrival of participants and networking.
- 09:00 – 09:30
Setting the scene
- Presentation of insights from the EU Businesses in Nigeria Survey or another relevant knowledge product highlighting trends in Nigeria–EU economic engagement and investment.
- 09:30 – 10:00
Opening session
- Which Nigeria–EU partnership for shared prosperity
- High-level opening remarks on the future of Nigeria–EU economic cooperation, focusing on strategic sectors, investment opportunities, and the role of the private sector in advancing sustainable growth.
- 09:30 – 10:00
Opening session
- Which Nigeria–EU partnership for shared prosperity
- High-level opening remarks on the future of Nigeria–EU economic cooperation, focusing on strategic sectors, investment opportunities, and the role of the private sector in advancing sustainable growth.
- 10:00 – 11:20
Flagship panel
- Financing sustainable investment
- Discussion on expanding sustainable finance and mobilising private sector investment to support Nigeria's green transition.
- Key discussion points:
- Scaling climate and green finance
- Innovative financing instruments including green bonds and carbon markets
- Role of development finance institutions
- Investment opportunities in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure
- Strengthening public and private sector collaboration
- 11:20 – 11:50
Launch of key financial initiatives
- Announcement and launch of financial facilities and initiatives supporting sustainable investment in Nigeria, including programmes focused on:
- Green and digital finance
- Health sector investment
- Agricultural value chains
- Digital identity systems
- 11:50 – 13:10
Panel discussion
- Public–private partnerships for sustainable investment
- Dialogue on strengthening public–private partnerships to accelerate investment across priority sectors.
- Focus areas include:
- Agriculture and livestock value chains
- Transport and infrastructure
- Energy systems
- Health sector development
- Digital infrastructure
- 13:10 – 14:30
Panel discussion
- Regulatory and policy reform as catalysts for sustainable investment
- Discussion on how regulatory and policy frameworks can support sustainable investment across key sectors.
- Key themes include:
- Digital transformation and innovation ecosystems
- Strengthening health systems
- Green value chains and sustainable trade
- Climate finance frameworks
- Improving the investment and business environment
- 14:30 – 16:00
Parallel sessions and matchmaking
- Sustainable transportation
- Exploring investment opportunities in maritime transport, ports, and waterways infrastructure.
- Satellite applications for agriculture and climate
- Use of satellite technologies to support agriculture, climate monitoring, and sustainability compliance.
- Dairy value chain development
- Strengthening partnerships and investment in sustainable dairy value chains.
- Business-to-business and business-to-government matchmaking
- Structured networking sessions to facilitate partnerships between Nigerian and European businesses and institutions.
- 16:00 – 16:30
Closing session and networking reception
- Summary of key outcomes and closing remarks followed by a networking reception.
- Additional forum activities
- Exhibition showcasing EU-supported initiatives and investment projects
- Networking opportunities for investors and businesses
- Engagement sessions with public and private sector stakeholders