Nigeria Deepens Economic Ties with Brazil in São Paulo Roundtable

Nigeria has taken steps to strengthen South-South economic cooperation with Brazil during President Bola Tinubu’s historic state visit.

TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered that the country’s economic delegation, led by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, participated in a high-level Business Roundtable hosted by Citi at its São Paulo headquarters.

In his keynote, Edun outlined President Tinubu’s economic reform agenda aimed at restoring fiscal sustainability, attracting private investment, and accelerating inclusive growth.

He emphasised Nigeria’s market potential, demographic dividend, and government focus on infrastructure, energy transition, and technological innovation as key drivers of long-term prosperity.

The delegation also included the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso.

Together, they engaged Brazilian corporates, investors, and Citi leadership to explore ways to strengthen bilateral investment flows.

“Our priority is to foster an enabling environment where global investors and Nigerian enterprise can thrive together. Brazil is a natural partner in this journey,” Edun said during the roundtable.

TIMES OF NIGERIA notes that the meeting underlines Nigeria’s commitment to deepening economic partnerships and advancing the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.