By: Tijani Salako.
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, is set to host the fourth edition of the Invest Nigeria Conference and Expo.
The two-day event will hold on Tuesday, September 1 and Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event will convene top government leaders, policymakers, global investors, multinational corporations, development partners, entrepreneurs, innovators and business executives, with delegates and exhibitors from at least 49 countries.
This year’s edition further strengthens the conference’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading platforms for investment promotion and trade. Previous editions held between 2023 and 2025 attracted participants from no fewer than 46 countries.
The conference will provide a dynamic platform for meaningful dialogue, strategic partnerships and commercial opportunities aimed at positioning Nigeria as the preferred investment destination in Africa.
Participants from various countries are expected to speak on investment opportunities in their countries, while top government officials will also highlight opportunities available in their states.
Key highlights of the event include a high-level Business Forum headlined by the Presidency, state governments, diplomats, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and leaders of the organised private sector.
There will also be 10 Business-to-Business sessions covering Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Fintech, Textiles and the Creative Arts, as well as four Government-to-Government meetings between representatives of the Nigerian government and other governments.
Other features include an Expo with delegates and exhibitors from at least 49 countries, a Regulatory Session with federal and state agencies on frameworks for doing business in Nigeria, an SME Pavilion showcasing emerging Nigerian enterprises, and a Creative and Arts Night to celebrate Nigeria’s rich and diverse culture.
The event will also feature the signing of new MOUs and landmark investment deals.
