Nigeria Targets USD 150 Billion Investment from Upcoming International Halal Expo: ACCI

Nigeria is targeting to raise around USD 150 billion in investment from the International Halal Expo ‘Halal Expo Nigeria 2021’ (Expo) scheduled to take place at the Abuja Trade and Convention Centre between the 14th and 16th of September 2021, according to the main organiser of the event, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).

Why it Matters?

According to Dr. Al-Mujtaba Abubakar, President of ACCI, who was speaking at a recent virtual press conference to announce the upcoming event, the Expo will serve as a launch pad to attract new businesses for Nigeria and Africa, with the investment targeting the country’s cosmetic, pharmaceutical and tourism sectors. The Expo, which is jointly organised by the ACCI and the Abuja Trade Cen...