The Ivorian economic landscape is attracting new heavyweights. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Abidjan hosted a high-level delegation from the Nigeria Billionaires Network . Gathering at the Maison de l'Entreprise (House of Enterprise), these investors explored the opportunities offered by Côte d'Ivoire during a conference organized by GICOBAT Plus .

"FORMIDABLES": The 11 targeted sectors

The Nigerian network's interest is crystallized around a strategic concept called "FORMIDABLES" . This acronym encompasses the pillars on which capital will be injected:

1. Food & Beverages
2. Oil & Gas
3. Real Estate
4. Manufacturing (Manufacturing Industry)
5. ICT (ICT and Hospitality)
6. Digital Assets (Currencies and digital assets)
7. Automobile
8. Banking & Education
9. Logistics & Freight
10. Entertainment
11. Miscellaneous services

A financial bridge between Africa and the international community

Noble Eze Oluchukwu, the network's administrator, emphasized that its role is not limited to providing Nigerian funds. The organization positions itself as a catalyst for international capital , particularly from Dubai and Europe.

“Our mission is to transform high-potential local businesses into economic champions capable of competing in the global market, by addressing the lack of structure that often hinders access to finance in Africa.” — Noble Eze Oluchukwu

The real estate sector on the front line

For Koffi Alla, Managing Director of GICOBAT Plus, this synergy is a boon, particularly for the construction sector. The objective is twofold:

1. Securing funding to address the housing shortage.
2. Optimize construction costs through an integrated approach, from land development to electrical infrastructure.

In summary: This meeting marks a key step in regional economic integration, aiming to transform the Ivorian industrial fabric through a massive influx of capital and expertise in project structuring.