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Nigeria to host 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings

“We have been chosen because we are qualified and ready,” Edun stated.

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February 12, 2025

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Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Miniter of the Economy, says that Nigeria has officially secured the hosting rights for the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja.

“This development underscores Afreximbank’s confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and Nigeria’s pivotal role in advancing intra-African trade,” he said.

The agreement was formalized at the Ministry of Finance Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday evening.

Wale Edun, signed on behalf of the Nigerian government while Benedict Oramah, Afreximbank President signed on behalf of the bank.

Edun emphasized that hosting AAM2025, which is the 32nd since the bank commenced operations, will serve as a critical platform to drive discussions on trade financing, economic growth, and investment opportunities across Africa.

He said the event is a testament to government’s commitment to strengthening Africa’s financial sector and positioning Nigeria as a hub for economic transformation.

“Nigeria is honoured to host the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings, which will serve as a critical platform to drive discussions on trade financing, economic growth, and investment opportunities across Africa.

“We have been chosen because we are qualified and ready,” Edun stated.

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Issue: Cloning Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)

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July 2, 2026

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The Presidency says the bodies allegedly used by Adeyemi—including the so-called Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, and Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council—do not exist as government agencies.

The Presidency says a man identified as Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew allegedly created and operated fake government agencies, forged appointment letters, and falsely claimed to have been appointed by Femi Gbajabiamila.
According to the statement:
The Office of the Chief of Staff discovered the alleged scheme after complaints from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) that an unauthorized body was operating in a way that conflicted with its functions.

The Chief of Staff petitioned the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force in October 2025 to investigate alleged forged appointment letters.

The Presidency says the bodies allegedly used by Adeyemi—including the so-called Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, and Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council—do not exist as government agencies.

Investigators allege Adeyemi operated from an office in the Federal Secretariat Complex, held meetings with diplomats, and sought diplomatic support to obtain U.S. visas for members of the alleged organization.
Police reportedly recovered forged documents and other exhibits during searches of his office and residence.

The investigation allegedly found that Adeyemi operated 34 bank accounts, including several in the names of fictitious organizations, and used forged documents to open a Central Bank of Nigeria account.

The Presidency says no government funds were paid into that account.
Police charged Adeyemi and two others before the Federal High Court on multiple counts, including forgery, impersonation, and obtaining by false pretence. The case is scheduled for hearing on July 27.

The Presidency also denied claims that Gbajabiamila appointed Adeyemi, stating that appointments to federal offices are issued through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, not the Office of the Chief of Staff.

Current status

The Presidency maintains that:
the agencies in question are fictitious,
the appointment letter was forged,
Adeyemi is an impostor,
and the allegations against him should be resolved by the court.

As the case is pending before the court, the allegations remain subject to judicial determination.