The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, has called for coordinated reforms, investment in digital infrastructure, and stronger technology talent development to accelerate Nigeria's economic transformation. According to Tribune Online, the call was made at a pre-summit dialogue held on 8 September 2026, ahead of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit, with NITDA and other stakeholders also involved in the discussions.

Nigeria’s Federal Government is courting Austrian investors by advertising dollar returns above 20% and pointing to economic reforms, according to Punch. The pitch is presented as part of efforts to attract foreign capital, with officials framing improved yields and policy changes as incentives for overseas investment. The report offers no further detail on specific projects, timelines, safeguards, or how the promised returns would be generated.

Gautier Mignot, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, stated that Nigeria is highly attractive to foreign investors, highlighting its "huge untapped potential" despite existing regulatory and infrastructure challenges. He noted that reforms implemented by the Nigerian government are enhancing investor confidence, as discussed on ARISE News prior to the Nigeria–EU Business Forum.

Nigeria could attract greater investment from the United Arab Emirates if it undertakes key economic reforms, according to economists cited by Punch. The experts said reforms to the country's oil and gas sector, improved foreign exchange liquidity, and opening up its energy and infrastructure sectors would make Nigeria a more appealing destination for UAE capital. The recommendations highlight efforts to deepen economic ties between the two countries.

Nigeria aims to raise its tax-to-GDP ratio from about 10 percent in 2023, among the lowest globally, toward 18 percent within a few years, according to government figures. However, an analysis by Nairametrics argues that taxation alone cannot deliver the country's ambition of a trillion-dollar economy, suggesting that broader economic growth and structural reforms are needed alongside higher revenue collection.

Poland has committed $1.1 billion to attract investment from Africa, according to Moneyweb. Kasia Muzyk of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency outlined the country's latest investment plans and discussed opportunities available to investors. The initiative comes ahead of the upcoming Polish-South Africa Business Forum, which aims to strengthen economic ties between Poland and African markets and promote bilateral trade and investment cooperation.