Nigerian businesses seek French investment during President Tinubu's visit to France

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is visiting France to attract investment for Nigeria's economy. His two-day trip includes meetings with French business leaders and a dinner with President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Tinubu's delegation includes entrepreneurs focused on renewable energy and creative industries. They aim to promote sustainable growth and improve access to electricity in Nigeria, which faces significant economic challenges, including high poverty rates. France seeks to diversify its economic partnerships in Africa amid political instability in the region. Nigeria's unique relationship with France, not being a former colony, allows for easier collaboration, particularly in the arts and creative sectors.