The 5thAfrican Natural Resources
& Energy Investment Summit

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2026 Theme

One Africa, One Resource Vision:
Forging a Continental Alliance for Sustainable Development

AFNIS 2026 Official Photo Gallery

We are delighted to share the official photo gallery from AFNIS 2026. You can access and view the official AFNIS 2026 photo gallery through the link below:

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General & Media

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Bi-Lateral Meetings

VIPs and partners can engage a pre-summit bilateral meetings from 10:00am – 12:30pm on the 23rd June at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel.

Lithium Mine Site Visit

Last year, VIPs and Ministers were taken to a multi-million dollar Lithium processing facility.

This year, our VIPs and visiting dignitaries will trace the supply chain to it's origin with a site visit to an active Mining operation from one of our partners.

State House Conference Centre,
Aso Rock Presidential Villa,
Abuja, Nigeria

23rd- 25th
June 2026

Opening AFNIS 2026

President Tinubu

H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

President

Federal Republic of Nigeria

About AFNIS

African Nations and Natural Resources Sectors working together

The African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) is an annual pan-African gathering where experts from mining, energy, power and finance sectors come together. The goal is to boost Africa’s natural resources through smart, cross-sector collaboration.

This unique approach helps create fresh ideas and practical solutions for Africa’s sustainable growth.

Speakers

High-Level
Speakers

From heads of state, cabinet ministers through to captains of industry, AFNIS has a tradition of sharing innovative ideas and policies that will transform how Africa manages it’s vast resources.

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Dr Oladele Alake

Honourable Minister

Ministry of
Solid Minerals Development
Federal Republic of Nigeria

Prince Audu -E

PRINCE SHUAIBU ABUBAKAR AUDU

Honourable Minister

Ministry of Steel Development
Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Tim Tokun

Executive Director, Mineral Resource Development

Romulus Mining

Hassan Ali Joho

Hon. Hassan Ali Joho

Cabinet Secretary

Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy
and Maritime Affairs
Republic of Kenya

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Segun Lawson

CEO

Segilola Resources Operating Ltd

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Dr. Canon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu

Honourable Minister

Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Republic of Uganda

Kevin Urama

PROF. KEVIN URAMA

Vice-President & Chief Economist

African Development Bank

Partners

Transformative
Partnerships

Meet the organisations helping transform the African Natural Resources Landscape.

2026 Partners

Title Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Official Partners

At a Glance

Growing
Together

AFNIS is an unmissable forum, providing a platform for nations and organisations to share concepts, connections and culture.

1,500+
Participants
200+ Speakers & Government Officials
Exhibition &
Innovation Area
i-MINE
Knowledge Base
Cultural &
Networking Dinner
*New*
CPD Training
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Summit
Organisers

The African Natural Resources & Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) is hosted by the Federal Government of Nigeria and organised by an inter-ministerial committee which includes: 

Federal Ministries of Solid Minerals Development (Chief Hosts), Petroleum Resources, Power, Environment, Steel Development, Foreign Affairs, Industry, Trade, & Investment, Finance, Innovation, Science & Technology, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, and the Nigeria Export Promotion Council with Core International as the producers and Co-Chair of the Committee. 

The summit is also supported by the Federal agencies of Nigeria Immigration and Customs Services.

CORE International (CORE) stands at the forefront of the energy and extractives industry, leveraging its dual headquarters in Nigeria and the United Kingdom to provide an extensive range of specialized services to clients worldwide.

With a commitment to excellence and a focus on sustainable development, CORE has become a trusted partner to private sector companies and governments.

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