49 countries expected at LCCI Invest Nigeria Conference and Expo in September

No fewer than 49 countries from different parts of the world expected to participate at the forth edition of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Invest Nigeria Conference & Expo scheduled to hold on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd September, 2026 at Eko Hotel and Suite, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The LCCI is organising the expo in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

The first, second and third edition of the Invest Nigeria held in year 2023, 2024 and 2025 respectively was very successful with about 46 countries participating in the Conference and Expo Session.

The event had participants from various countries of the world who gave remarks on investment opportunities available in their countries as well as top government officials who also gave remarks on investment opportunities available in their states.

The Invest Nigeria Conference & Expo has become one of Africa’s foremost platforms for investment promotion, trade facilitation, and strategic business engagement. The conference will convene government leaders, policymakers, global investors, multinational corporations, development partners, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business executives to explore investment opportunities across Nigeria’s diverse economic sectors.

The two-day event will provide a dynamic platform for meaningful dialogue, strategic partnerships, and commercial opportunities that position Nigeria as the preferred investment destination in Africa.

The highlights of the event will feature the following:
• Business Forum headlined by the Presidency, State Government, Diplomats, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and Leaders of the organized private sector.
• Ten Business to Business Sessions on Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Fintech, Textile, and Creative Arts.
• Four Government to Government meetings between representatives of the Nigerian government and representatives of other governments.
• Expo section with delegates and exhibitors from at least 49 different countries
• Regulatory Session with Federal and State Agencies on regulatory frameworks for doing business in Nigeria
• An SME Pavilion highlighting emerging Nigerian enterprises
• Creative and Arts night to celebrate Nigeria’s rich diverse Arts and Culture
• Signing New MOU’s and Landmark investment deals