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Presidential Audience
Direct engagement with Heads of State, federal cabinet members, and the ECOWAS Commission — under one roof, in one day.
Presidential Launch · Annual Regional Energy Event
Powering Nigeria.
Powering Nigeria.
Investing in the Future.
A premier annual platform under the leadership of the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria — mobilising $10B+ in investment, showcasing bankable energy projects, and deepening ECOWAS-wide cooperation.
$10BNational Energy Fund
50M+Nigerians to be powered by 2030
15ECOWAS member states
Partners & supporters
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Energy Commission of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Power
Federal Ministry of Finance
Federal Ministry of Environment
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
Rural Electrification AgencyFederal Republic of NigeriaEnergy Commission of NigeriaFederal Ministry of PowerFederal Ministry of FinanceFederal Ministry of EnvironmentNigerian Electricity Regulatory CommissionRural Electrification Agency
Programme of Events
Single-day Forum · 9:00am – 2:00pm
Theme: Unlocking Nigeria's Energy Future — Investment, Innovation, and Impact.
| Time | Session / Activity | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 |
Registration
Participant registration & networking
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| 09:00 – 09:05 |
Opening Formalities
Opening Prayer & National Anthem
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Designated Officials |
| 09:05 – 09:15 |
Welcome Address
Welcome remarks and overview of forum objectives
|
Chairman, NEMiC |
| 09:15 – 09:35 |
Keynote Address
National direction on energy sector reform and investment priorities
|
Honourable Minister of Power |
| 09:35 – 09:50 |
Special Address
Federal Government commitment to energy transformation
|
Representative of the Presidency |
| 09:50 – 10:35 |
Session 2: Investment Case for Nigeria's Energy Sector
• Presentation of the National Energy Masterplan
• Policy, regulatory & investment framework • Derisking measures and investor incentives |
NEMiC Secretariat · Ministry of Power · Key Energy Regulators |
| 10:35 – 10:45 |
Q&A Session
Interactive discussion with participants
|
Session Speakers |
| 10:45 – 11:00 |
Tea Break
Refreshments & networking
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— |
| 11:00 – 12:15 |
Session 3: Official Launches
Launch I — Nigeria Energy Acceleration Program (NEAP)
• Programme overview & objectives • Formal Unveiling Launch II — National Energy Fund • Fund structure & governance • Investment windows & eligibility • MoU / Expressions of Interest Signing Ceremony |
Chairman NEMiC · CEO/Secretary NEMiC · Honourable Minister of Power · Development Partners & Investors |
| 12:15 – 12:30 |
Q&A Session
Questions and clarifications on launched initiatives
|
NEMiC Leadership & Partners |
| 12:30 – 13:00 |
Session 4: Sector Deep-Dive Panels
• Power & Grid Infrastructure
• Renewable Energy & Energy Transition • Gas, Industrial Energy & Energy Security |
Moderators & Panelists from Government, Private Sector & Investors |
| 13:00 – 14:00 |
Session 5: Closing & Way Forward
• Adoption of Forum Communiqué
• Outline of next steps & commitments • Closing Remarks |
Forum Chair · NEMiC Leadership |
Why Attend
Why attend NEIF 2026.
Six reasons NEIF 2026 is the energy decision-making room for Nigeria — and West Africa.
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NEFUND Investment Pipeline
First look at bankable projects financed under the $10B National Energy Fund — across grid, gas, renewables and rural electrification.
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Curated Deal Rooms
Closed-door bilateral matchmaking sessions with DFIs, multilateral lenders, sovereign funds and investment-grade developers.
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Policy & Regulatory Clarity
Hear directly from the Honourable Minister of Power, ECN, NERC and key sector regulators on derisking and incentives.
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ECOWAS Regional Reach
Cross-border project pipelines spanning all 15 ECOWAS member states — accelerated under the West African Power Pool framework.
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Shape the Communiqué
Be part of the framework that defines Nigeria's path to Mission 30 · Goal 2030 — energy security for 50M+ Nigerians.
Special Guests
Convened under the highest authority of state.
NEIF 2026 brings together the Presidency, the legislative arms, the Federal Judiciary and the Nigeria Governors' Forum — alongside ECOWAS heads of state.
Guest of Honour
His Excellency
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President & Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria
His Excellency
Kashim Shettima, GCON
Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
His Excellency
Chief Godswill Akpabio, GCON
President of the Senate
Rt. Hon.
Tajudeen Abbas, GCON
Speaker, House of Representatives
Hon. Justice
Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, GCON, JSC
Chief Justice of the Federation
His Excellency
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON
Chairman, Nigeria Governors' Forum
Keynote Speakers
Voices shaping Africa's energy economy.
Global development, multilateral finance and trade leadership — anchoring NEIF 2026's investment dialogue.
Keynote
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO)
Keynote
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
Ex-President, African Development Bank
Keynote
Samaila Zubairu
President & CEO, Africa Finance Corporation
Keynote
Benedict Okechukwu
Ex-President — Intra-African Trade Bank, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Limited Capacity · By Invitation & Registration
Secure your place today.
Delegate registration for NEIF 2026 is open now. Reserve your seat in the Presidential Launch & the closed-door Deal Rooms.
Upcoming Events
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Latest News
All news & press
From the Presidency & the Energy Commission.
Press Release
$10B National Energy Fund unveiled under NEAP
A landmark $10 billion mobilisation commitment from bilateral & multilateral partners under the National Energy Fund.
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Diplomacy
ECOWAS heads of state confirmed for NEIF 2026
ECOWAS-wide participation has been confirmed for the inaugural Nigeria Energy Investment Forum.
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Awards
World Energy Council to confer National Energy Leadership Award
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will receive the National Energy Leadership Award.
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