Nigeria launches first national pavilion at Davos in push to convert global interest into investment

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Nigeria plans to debut its first-ever national pavilion at the World Economic Forum in Davos next January, using the global gathering to sharpen its pitch to foreign investors and rebuild foreign direct investment pipelines strained by years of policy uncertainty and capital flight.


The country will launch Nigeria House at the 56th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, holding January 19–23, 2026, marking its inaugural national house presence at the event in more than five decades. The invitation-only hub, located along the Davos Promenade, is designed to move Nigeria’s engagement beyond symbolism toward structured deal-making and post-forum capital commitments.


Officials say the platform will focus on converting investor interest into bankable transactions by pairing policy clarity with investment-ready projects and credible private-sector partners—an approach aimed at shortening deal cycles and accelerating capital inflows into one of Africa’s largest economy.

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