ABUJA — The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced that the 9th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) will take place in Abuja on November 10 and 11, 2026.
This year’s conference is themed “Bridging the Trust Gap: Connecting Diaspora Capital with Credible Home-based Opportunities.” and will be held in a hybrid format.
Speaking at a pre-event media briefing, NiDCOM Chairman and CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa—represented by the commission’s Acting Secretary, Dr. Abdulrahman Terab—stressed that transparency, reliable information, and robust investor protection are crucial to building confidence among diaspora investors.
Dabiri-Erewa noted that strategic investments from the Nigerian diaspora hold the potential to contribute up to $100 billion annually.
Summit format and institutional participation
The two-day hybrid summit will run virtually via Zoom, alongside limited physical attendance at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
Discussions will center on capital-market opportunities, infrastructure development, public-private partnerships, and regulatory frameworks. The event will feature key regulatory and financial institutions, including:
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX)
- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
- Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI)
- Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM)
- Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC)
- Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)
- Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC)
Interactive sessions are designed to give participants direct access to regulators, verified service providers, and project sponsors. Dabiri-Erewa also expressed appreciation to First Bank of Nigeria and other corporate partners for their ongoing support.
Focus on transparency and 2027 milestone
Mr. Mobolaji Lewis, Chairman of the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI), emphasized that the 2026 summit prioritizes building a well-structured, transparent, and credible investment framework alongside capital generation.
Lewis explained that the decision to adopt a predominantly virtual format was influenced by logistical considerations surrounding the upcoming 2027 general elections. He added that this year’s gathering will serve as a foundational stepping stone toward the landmark 10th anniversary edition in 2027.
Interested participants, investors, and professionals can register or access further information via the official website at www.ndisng.com. The NDIS is jointly organized by NiDCOM and the NDSI as a public-private sector partnership.
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