{"id":1049,"date":"2026-06-06T22:52:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T22:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hallowmace.com\/?p=1049"},"modified":"2026-06-06T22:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T22:52:47","slug":"nigeria-eu-set-to-convene-10th-business-forum-in-lagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hallowmace.com\/?p=1049","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria, EU set to convene 10th Business Forum in Lagos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The European Union and the Federal Government of Nigeria have announced plans to convene the 10th Nigeria\u2013EU Business Forum in Lagos on 25 June 2026, bringing together senior policymakers, investors, and business leaders to deepen trade and investment ties.<\/p>\n<p>Now in its tenth edition, the Forum has evolved into a key platform for advancing economic cooperation between Nigeria and Europe, with a focus on translating dialogue into concrete partnerships and investment outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 edition is expected to centre on mobilising private capital, strengthening value chains, and expanding opportunities for businesses operating across both markets. It will feature high-level discussions, targeted business-to-business engagements, and a curated exhibition showcasing investment-ready solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking ahead of the Forum, Gautier Mignot, Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said the milestone edition reflects the growing depth of the partnership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Nigeria\u2013EU 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,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>On his side, Nigeria\u2019s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, described the Forum as a strategic opportunity to attract investment aligned with Nigeria\u2019s development priorities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNigeria 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,\u201d he said<\/p>\n<p>Organisers say the Forum will build on the outcomes of previous editions, with a strong emphasis on facilitating partnerships and strengthening investment pipelines. It is also expected to provide a space for dialogue on policy, financing, and innovation, reinforcing Nigeria\u2019s position as a leading investment destination in Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The European Union and the Federal Government of Nigeria have announced plans to convene the 10th Nigeria\u2013EU Business Forum in Lagos on 25 June 2026, bringing together senior policymakers, investors, and business leaders to deepen trade and investment ties. 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