Canada-Nigeria Business & Investment Summit 2024

Nigeria has the highest largest economy in Africa (GDP of US$472 billion in 2022) and the largest population (219 million in 2022) in addition to one of the largest populations of youth in the world. Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse society consisting of 36 autonomous states. With an abundance of resources, it is Africa’s biggest oil exporter, ranks first in African in farm output and also has the largest natural gas reserves on the continent. Despite some development challenges Nigeria possesses strong business and investment fundamentals and represents a tremendous market opportunity for Canadian companies looking to invest, export products or source imports.

Our third Canada-Nigeria Business and Investment Summit focusses on trade and investment opportunities between Canada and Nigeria and covers the following key sectors:

Industry Sectors of Focus:

• Agriculture
• Alternate Energy – solar, wind, etc.
• Digital and Creative Industries including film and media production
• Education and Training
• Financing
• Fintech
• Health Care and Medical
• Infrastructure including roads and housing
• Natural Resources

Why attend?

• discover potential new markets in Nigeria and Africa for your product and services
• learn from expert speakers about the current business climate, risk profile, priority industry sectors and the opportunities for doing business in Nigeria
• hear about specific investment opportunities in Nigeria from senior business leaders
• meet potential local joint venture partners, or suppliers of products and services for importing into Canada
• meet senior Nigerian business and government leaders including the Minister of Trade, Minister of Housing and Minister of Agriculture
• Meet project sponsors, private and public sector investors and lenders to accelerate your project

For more information about the program, sponsoring or presenting contact:

• Wayne Floreani, [email protected], 416.533.3998
• Kola Esomojumi, [email protected], 647.866.4103
• Sam Adewale, [email protected], 416.894.0047

The summit is organized by Leadership & Governance Canada Inc. and MineAfrica Inc. in collaboration with the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa.

NOTE: This registration page is for Canadian and US residents. If you are a businessperson based in Nigeria and interested in participating please contact Kola Esomojumi (details above) for more information.

Host or Publisher Leadership & Governance Canada Inc.