Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole (left) and Minister of Foreign Trade of the UAE, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, after the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), establishing a competitive pathway for Nigeria into the UAE, yesterday in Abu Dhabi. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole (left) and Minister of Foreign Trade of the UAE, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, after the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), establishing a competitive pathway for Nigeria into the UAE, yesterday in Abu Dhabi. Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that is expected to transform economic ties between the two nations. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed this in a statement she made available to the media. “For Nigeria’s investment climate, this agreement addresses longstanding impediments to foreign direct investment,” she said, adding, “UAE investors now have clarity and confidence to invest in Nigeria’s productive sectors.

Source: The Guardian January 14, 2026 15:07 UTC