President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and a brief holiday in Paris.
During the summit, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment.
The agreement grants duty-free access for thousands of Nigerian products into the UAE market and promotes cooperation in key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, renewable energy, and technology.
The deal was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, and the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, in the presence of President Tinubu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
President Tinubu also announced Nigeria’s plan to mobilise up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance, alongside initiatives to expand electricity access and climate-resilient infrastructure. He further disclosed that a joint Nigeria–UAE Investopia Summit will be held in Lagos in February to attract global investors.
The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is a global platform focused on sustainability, climate action, and energy transition, bringing together world leaders, investors, and innovators.
