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The Nigeria–Canada Trade and Investment Summit and Awards (NICATISA) is a strategic international platform created to strengthen economic, trade, investment, and business relationships between Nigeria and Canada.
NICATISA brings together government leaders, policymakers, investors, business executives, entrepreneurs, development institutions, industry professionals, and other key stakeholders from both countries to explore opportunities, build meaningful partnerships, and facilitate investments that can deliver sustainable economic impact.
More than an annual summit, NICATISA is designed as a bridge between opportunities and investors—connecting Nigerian businesses, governments, and project promoters with Canadian companies, investors, institutions, technologies, expertise, and markets, while also creating pathways for Canadian organizations seeking opportunities within Nigeria and the broader African market.
To connect governments, businesses, investors, institutions, and entrepreneurs across Nigeria and Canada through meaningful dialogue, strategic partnerships, investment facilitation, market access, and knowledge exchange.
Through high-level dialogue, business-to-business and government-to-business engagements, investment presentations, networking sessions, exhibitions, sector-focused discussions, and strategic matchmaking, NICATISA provides a platform for participants to:
The 2026 Nigeria–Canada Trade and Investment Summit and Awards will take place November 23–25, 2026, in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada.
NICATISA 2026 is being organized in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Nigeria, with participation expected from government institutions, private-sector leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, development organizations, and other stakeholders from Nigeria and Canada. The Hon. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole MFR, is expected to lead a high-powered public sector delegation to the Summit.
The Summit will provide a unique environment for participants to connect, explore opportunities, showcase projects, develop partnerships, and turn conversations into tangible economic opportunities.
To become a leading platform for advancing sustainable trade, investment, innovation, and economic partnerships between Nigeria and Canada, while creating opportunities that generate lasting value for businesses, communities, and economies.
From Connections to Opportunities. From Opportunities to Partnerships. From Partnerships to Impact.
Mark your diaries for this year’s Summit, taking place from November 23rd to November 25th 2026.
Make it a date with us!
Nigeria-Canada Trade & Investment Summit & Awards -NICATISA