Nigeria will host the World Investment Summit (WIS) 2026, a major international event designed to attract foreign capital and partnerships aimed at repositioning the country as a preferred destination for global investment.

The Summit, themed “Unlocking Capital, Accelerating Development, Driving Prosperity,” is scheduled to take place in Abuja from 27 to 30 April 2026.
It is expected to draw over 80 Heads of State and Government, 96 ministers, 800 speakers, and 8,000 participants from across the world. Organisers have projected that the event could generate up to $5 trillion in foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities.

Ahead of the Summit, the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)—a high-level body established by the Presidency to promote Nigeria’s global economic interests—held a Pre-Summit Dinner at the Wells Carlton Hotel in Abuja. The event brought together members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, senior government officials, and private sector leaders for the unveiling of the official summit logo and agenda.

Speaking at the dinner, the Director-General of the PFIPC, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, said Nigeria was ready to host what he described as “a defining moment for Africa’s economic future.”
“Nigeria, with its vast potential and global opportunity, is the perfect host for this momentous occasion,” he said. “We stand at the threshold of a new era, poised to unlock our vast potential and become a beacon of growth and prosperity in Africa.”

He noted that the Summit would serve as “more than a conference—a catalyst for growth, a platform for partnership, and a beacon of hope for a brighter future.”

Nigeria’s strategic position within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and access to a $3 trillion market, combined with its youthful population, are expected to form the core of the country’s investment appeal. The organisers said the Summit would highlight opportunities across sectors such as energy, technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture, and the creative industries.

The PFIPC also stressed the importance of balancing foreign investment attraction with support for domestic enterprise development.
“Helping local businesses recover and thrive is just as important as attracting foreign investments,” the Council said. “Strong local enterprises create a stable environment that benefits both communities and international investors.”

In his closing remarks, Prince Adeyemi urged collaboration among ministries, departments, and agencies, noting that institutional cooperation was vital to the success of the government’s economic agenda.
“To all MDAs, especially those with overlapping functions, let us complement one another because we are all working for the same government and towards the same goals,” he said. “United we stand, divided we fall, and we must not fall.”
He also commended the diplomatic community and development partners for their continued support, describing their engagement as “the spirit of cooperation that binds us.”

The World Investment Summit 2026 will conclude with the adoption of the Abuja Investment Declaration—a charter for sustainable investment facilitation across Africa. The declaration is expected to serve as a blueprint for aligning national investment policies with global standards, signalling Nigeria’s commitment to fostering prosperity through partnership, innovation, and reform.