Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have concluded an economic partnership agreement aimed at deepening bilateral trade ties and unlocking new investment flows across priority sectors of both economies.
The agreement was announced by Bola Tinubu during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, where he said the deal would strengthen cooperation between Nigeria and the UAE while creating a framework for expanded private-sector participation.
Under the accord, both countries will collaborate across a range of strategic areas, including renewable energy, aviation, logistics, agriculture, digital trade and climate-smart infrastructure.
The partnership is designed to reduce barriers to investment, encourage technology transfer and support long-term economic growth.
Nigerian officials say the deal aligns with the country’s broader strategy to attract foreign direct investment, diversify the economy and position Nigeria as a regional hub for trade and sustainable infrastructure.
The agreement is also expected to support Nigeria’s energy transition goals by facilitating investment in clean and renewable energy projects.
For the UAE, the partnership reinforces its expanding economic footprint in Africa and supports its objective of building deeper trade and investment links with high-growth emerging markets.
The Gulf state has increased its engagement across the continent through trade agreements, logistics investments and strategic infrastructure projects.
Bilateral trade between Nigeria and the UAE has grown steadily in recent years, driven by non-oil commerce, aviation links and services.
Analysts say the new agreement could accelerate this trend by providing clearer rules and stronger institutional support for cross-border investment.
The pact marks another step in Nigeria’s push to strengthen international economic partnerships, as the government seeks to mobilise capital into sectors critical to long-term development, job creation and climate resilience.
