…as landmark 10th Business Forum holds in Lagos

…top policymakers, global investors, leaders to chart fresh economic partnerships, expand trade opportunities

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja

Nigeria and the European Union are set to deepen their economic partnership as senior government officials, global investors and business leaders converge in Lagos for the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum on June 25, 2026.

The landmark forum, jointly organised by the European Union and the Federal Government of Nigeria, is expected to serve as a major platform for driving investment, strengthening trade relations and fostering strategic partnerships between Africa’s largest economy and the European market.

Over the years, the Nigeria–EU Business Forum has grown into one of the most influential platforms for economic engagement between both partners, facilitating dialogue, investment opportunities and business collaborations aimed at delivering sustainable economic growth.

This year’s edition is expected to focus on mobilising private sector capital, strengthening critical value chains and creating new opportunities for businesses across Nigeria and Europe.

Participants will engage in high-level policy discussions, business-to-business meetings and a curated exhibition showcasing investment-ready projects and innovative solutions.

Speaking ahead of the event, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, described the forum as a powerful vehicle for turning economic ambitions into tangible results.

“The Nigeria–EU Business Forum has become a platform where ambition meets execution. This tenth edition underscores our shared commitment to mobilising investment at scale and delivering sustainable economic impact,” Mignot said.

Also speaking, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, said the forum aligns with Nigeria’s drive to attract investments that support national development priorities and long-term economic transformation.

“Nigeria remains committed to creating the conditions for sustainable economic growth and investment.

The Forum provides an important platform for engaging with investors and partners, strengthening economic cooperation, and advancing initiatives that support enterprise, competitiveness and long-term prosperity,” Bagudu stated.

Organisers said the 10th edition will build on the successes of previous forums by accelerating investment pipelines, facilitating strategic partnerships and promoting discussions around policy reforms, financing and innovation.

The gathering is also expected to reinforce Nigeria’s position as one of Africa’s most attractive investment destinations, while opening new channels for trade, industrial growth and cross-border business collaboration.

With both Nigeria and the European Union seeking to expand economic cooperation amid evolving global market realities, stakeholders believe the Lagos forum could unlock a new wave of investments and commercial opportunities capable of boosting jobs, enterprise growth and sustainable development.