The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has announced that the 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) will take place from July 15–17, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, offering a major platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to connect with investors, government leaders, and industry innovators across Africa's resource and energy sectors.
Announcing the summit during a press briefing, Minister Dele Alake—represented by Engr. Obadiah Nkom, Director General of the Mining Cadastral Office—stressed that this year's edition will move from policy conversations to actionable, investment-ready outcomes. With the theme "Harnessing Local Content for Sustainable Development," AFNIS 2025 will bring together over 1,000 stakeholders, including SMEs, startups, investors, and policy experts.
For SMEs in mining, manufacturing, clean energy, and agritech, the summit presents a unique chance to:
- Showcase innovations and scalable solutions
- Secure investment and financing partnerships
- Explore value chains in processing local raw materials into high-value products like batteries, solar components, fertilisers, and refined metals
- Engage in cross-sector collaboration, including mining-agriculture integration and clean energy solutions
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The summit also includes a special ministerial and CEO retreat, focused on building trust and long-term vision among key industry players—a valuable networking space for growth-minded small businesses.
Permanent Secretary Engr. Faruk Yabo, represented by Dr. Vivian Okono, emphasized that AFNIS 2025 is a major step toward unlocking Africa's industrial potential, with strong emphasis on local content, innovation, and regional integration. SMEs are encouraged to engage actively, as the summit will also reflect progress made under President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting Nigeria's leadership in extractive industry reform and sustainable development.
In summary, AFNIS 2025 is not just a high-level event—it is a practical launchpad for SMEs to scale, attract investment, and plug into Africa's expanding natural resources and energy economy.
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