Nigeria says it is intensifying efforts to attract global investors as President Bola Tinubu prepares to showcase ongoing economic reforms at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda.
According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare, the President’s participation is aimed at positioning Nigeria as one of Africa’s most attractive investment destinations despite ongoing economic adjustments.
The statement described Nigeria as a high-return investment environment where businesses can outperform global average profit expectations due to its large population, expanding consumer market, and reform-driven economic changes.
It highlighted past multinational successes such as MTN Nigeria and MultiChoice, arguing that their growth in the country demonstrates Nigeria’s strong commercial potential and long-term profitability.
Tinubu is expected to present ongoing reforms including fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate adjustments, tax reforms, power sector restructuring, and digital economy expansion as part of efforts to restore investor confidence and improve macroeconomic stability.
The government also emphasized Nigeria’s demographic advantage, natural resources, and growing technology ecosystem as key drivers of future industrial growth and regional competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Officials say the Africa CEO Forum, which brings together thousands of global executives, investors, and policymakers, provides a platform for Nigeria to deepen economic diplomacy and attract long-term capital inflows.
The administration insists that while reforms have caused short-term economic pressure, they are necessary to create a more stable and competitive investment climate.
Nigeria maintains that it remains one of Africa’s strongest investment hubs and is positioning itself for broader industrial expansion and private sector growth.
