Bridging Capital, Innovation, & Growth Between Nigeria & the UAE
Unlocking a New Investment Corridor
Nigeria and the UAE are two economic powerhouses—one as Africa’s largest economy and the other as a global financial and investment hub. Yet, investment flows between these regions remain largely untapped.
The Lagos-Dubai Investment Summit is an annual platform designed to facilitate high-impact investment deals, deepen bilateral economic ties, and create a structured pipeline for capital deployment. Alternating between Lagos and Dubai, this annual summit will provide direct access to high-growth investment sectors such as private credit, fintech, oil & gas, hospitality, agriculture, real estate, infrastructure, and public capital markets.
A major outcome of the summit will be the creation of a dual-listing framework, allowing Nigerian companies to list on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) and Dubai Nasdaq, unlocking deeper liquidity and investor participation.
Why Nigerian Investors Should Look at Dubai
1. Access to a Stable & High-Growth Market
2. World-Class Financial Infrastructure & Dual-Listing Potential
3. Expanding Africa-GCC Trade Relations
UAE-Africa trade is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030
(Standard Chartered)
The UAE is Nigeria’s second-largest trade partner in the Middle East, with over $2.5 billion in annual bilateral trade
(Nigerian Trade Ministry)
Why UAE-Based Investors Should Look at Nigeria
1. Africa’s Largest & Fastest-Growing Economy
2. High-Growth Sectors Offering Strong Returns
Fintech
Nigeria attracted over $1.2 billion in VC funding in 2023, making it Africa’s leading fintech market.
Agribusiness
The Nigerian food industry is valued at $48 billion, with rising demand for capital in food processing and exports.
Private Credit
Nigeria has a $32 billion SME financing gap, offering strong opportunities for alternative lenders. Also a market for sovereign and corporate sukuk.
3. Public Market Access & Dual-Listing on NGX & Dubai Nasdaq
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) recorded $12 billion in new listings in 2023, signaling renewed investor confidence.
Access to a highly deregulated market that has already attracted significant investment from the U.S. and EU, presenting a prime opportunity for strategic capital deployment.
Nigeria offers a high-yield investment opportunity for investors seeking regional and global portfolio diversification.
4. Trade Finance
Nigeria offers a high-yield investment opportunity for investors pursuing regional and global portfolio diversification, particularly in trade finance, where the country faces a documented financing gap exceeding $10 billion annually. This presents a compelling opportunity for investors to fund cross-border trade, support SME exporters, and earn attractive risk-adjusted returns.
Summit Structure & Format
Thematic Panel Sessions & Fireside Chats
Deep dives into fintech, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure.
High-Level Networking & Strategic Partnership
Exclusive investor roundtables & fireside chats with top executives.
Advisory Corner
Market entry consultations, legal & compliance clinics.
Country Showcases
Investment-ready projects from Nigeria & the UAE.
Market Insights & Research Presentations
Investment-ready projects from Nigeria & the UAE.
Sector-Focused Workshops
Investment-ready projects from Nigeria & the UAE.
Key Themes & Opportunities
The Lagos-Dubai Investment Summit will provide a high-level, deal-focused platform.
The Lagos-Dubai Deal Room
At the heart of the summit is the Deal Room – an exclusive space where high-impact investment conversations turn into actionable deals. Designed for investors, family offices, government officials and business leaders, the Deal Room provides a structured environment to explore joint ventures, discuss acquisitions, negotiate private credit opportunities, and sign MOUs that drive cross-border investments.
With expert facilitators and a curated pipeline of opportunities, this high-level engagement hub ensures that partnerships formed at the summit translate into tangible investments in Nigeria, the UAE, and beyond.
The Value Proposition
Why Participate?
Hosts
Strategic Partners
Institutional & Government Partners
- Lagos, Nigeria
- September 5-6, 2025
- Dubai, UAE
- April 1-2, 2026
