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Nigeria Partners NESG to Boost Economic Diplomacy, Investment

Voice of Nigeria

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July 8, 2026

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The Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) as part of efforts to advance economic diplomacy, attract foreign investment and drive sustainable national development. In a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador [] The post Nigeria Partners NESG to Boost Economic Diplomacy, Investment appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Africa.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Nigeria Roars Back: Foreign Investment Doubles to $4 Billion

For years, the conversation around foreign investment in Nigeria has been dominated by caution — currency volatility, policy unpredictability, and capital that preferred to watch from the sidelines. That conversation is shifting. Nigeria has returned to Africa’s top five destinations for foreign direct investment, with inflows more than doubling to just over 4 billion, driven []

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 26, 2026

U.S Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Economic Ties with Nigeria

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic and strategic ties with Nigeria, saying the future of bilateral relations will be driven by investment and innovation rather than aid. The commitment was made during the U.S. Embassy’s reception marking America’s 250th Independence Anniversary in Abuja. The event, themed “Freedom 250: Hollywood Meets Nollywood,” [] The post U.S Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Economic Ties with Nigeria appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why UK Company Formation Is Becoming a Strategic Move for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Nigerian entrepreneurship has never been more ambitious. Across sectors including financial technology, software development, professional services, manufacturing and e-commerce, Nigerian businesses are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets and building organisations designed to compete internationally. Technology has made that ambition more achievable than ever before. Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital payment platforms and remote collaboration tools [] The post Why UK Company Formation Is Becoming a Strategic Move for Nigerian Entrepreneurs appeared first on Vanguard News.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 2, 2026

Egypt, Nigeria explore investment opportunities in digital, healthcare sectors

Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh stressed that Nigeria is an important economic and investment partner for Egypt and a promising market for Egyptian companies and products. Farid noted that the ministry is working to deepen cooperation with African countries and open new areas for investment and trade to support economic integration across The post Egypt, Nigeria explore investment opportunities in digital, healthcare sectors appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Related coverage for "Nigeria Partners NESG to Boost Economic Diplomacy, Investment": Africa.com — Nigeria Roars Back: Foreign Investment Doubles to $4 Billion. Voice of Nigeria — U.S Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Economic Ties with Nigeria. Vanguard News — Why UK Company Formation Is Becoming a Strategic Move for Nigerian Entrepreneurs. Egypt Independent — Egypt, Nigeria explore investment opportunities in digital, healthcare sectors