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Qatar makes U-turn, to host investment forum during Tinubu’s visit

However, a leaked memo on February 24, 2024, revealed Qatar’s decision to decline the proposal, citing the unavailability of Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the

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Qatar initially agreed to host the business and investment forum suggested by Nigeria during President Bola Tinubu’s visit on March 2, 2024.

However, a leaked memo on February 24, 2024, revealed Qatar’s decision to decline the proposal, citing the unavailability of Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the country’s minister of commerce and industry.

The Qatar embassy in Abuja stated there was no agreement between the two countries on investment promotion.

A memo from the Qatar embassy to Nigeria’s ministry of foreign affairs on February 23, 2024, disclosed the new development.

Despite this, the Qatar Chamber of Commerce later confirmed hosting the event on March 3, 2024.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) clarified on February 24 that the proposed investment forum in Qatar had not been cancelled, and discussions were ongoing to address the uncertainty surrounding the event.

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