The European Union and the Federal Government of Nigeria will convene the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum on 25 June 2026 in Lagos, bringing together senior policymakers, investors, development finance institutions, and business leaders from Nigeria and Europe. Ahead of the Forum, the Head of Cooperation of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Massimo De Luca, speaks on the evolving Nigeria–EU economic relationship, investment priorities, private sector engagement, and the role of the Forum in advancing long-term economic cooperation between both partners. Oluchi Chibuzor presents the excerpts
The Nigeria–EU Business Forum is returning for its 10th edition. Why is this year’s Forum particularly significant?
Because the global economic conversation is changing rapidly, and partnerships are becoming increasingly strategic. Across the world, governments, investors, and businesses are reassessing supply chains, energy systems, digital infrastructure, industrial capacity, and long-term investment priorities. In that environment, Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most important economies and a major market for future growth.
The Nigeria–EU Business Forum reflects the evolution of the relationship between Nigeria and the European Union from traditional development cooperation towards deeper economic and investment partnerships. This is no longer simply a conversation about cooperation. It is increasingly a conversation about competitiveness, investment, infrastructure, innovation, and long-term economic opportunity. The 10th edition therefore comes at an important moment for both Nigeria and Europe.
