# Nigeria international economic partnership initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-international-economic-partnership-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-24T17:10:14.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Nigeria is actively engaging in international collaborations to drive economic development and empowerment. In October 2026, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, met with representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Romania, and Türkiye at the RISE conference in Belgrade. These discussions focused on expanding economic opportunities for women through initiatives such as a proposed Nigeria-UAE Economic Forum and a Global Village Trade Fair. Concurrently, the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning is collaborating with the European Investment Bank (EIB) through the Boost Africa Project. During the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, an Investment Partnership Lab was scheduled to explore development finance and technical assistance for infrastructure and productive sectors. The Boost Africa initiative, supported by the European Union, aims to leverage approximately €1 billion in total investments to support entrepreneurs, specifically targeting women and youth in sectors like technology, agribusiness, and renewable energy. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Nigeria and EU to discuss African investment at economic summit Nigeria and the EU will host an Investment Partnership Lab at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit to discuss leveraging development finance and venture capital for African infrastructure and entrepreneurship. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-and-eu-to-discuss-african-investment-at-economic-summit ### 2026-10-10: Nigeria seeks new partnerships to boost women’s economic opportunities Nigeria is planning a biannual economic forum with the UAE and a global trade fair to boost women’s entrepreneurship and international economic participation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-seeks-new-partnerships-to-boost-womens-economic-opportunities --- Cite as: Nigeria international economic partnership initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-international-economic-partnership-initiatives