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OH LA LA ! It's Seven (7) days to the largest C-level business networking event in Nigeria, the #Frenchweek2026NG which will hold from the 30th of October - 6th of November. Organized by the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry with the support of the @FranceInNigeria , The French Consulate in Lagos and French Treasury in Nigeria. This year's celebration returns as a highly anticipated LIMITED EDITION with high-impact event(s) which include; FRENCHWEEK OPENING SOIREE (Friday, 30th October): -Request an invite: [email protected], [email protected] ENERGY ROUNDTABLE SESSION (Monday 2nd November): -STRICTLY BY INVITATION!! RSVP: [email protected], [email protected] FRENCH TECH SUMMIT (Tuesday, 3 November): - REGISTRATION CLOSED!! FRANCE – NIGERIA AGRI-BUSINESS SUMMIT (Wednesday, 4th November): - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… APPRECIATION DINNER / CLOSING CEREMONY (Friday, 6th November): - REGISTRATION CLOSED!! Thanks to our sponsors so far; @ZenithBank , @AirFranceNG , @Schneider_NG , @UBAGroup , @IHSNigeria , Planet Bottling Company, @ng_baobab , @BICGroup , @TotalEnergiesNG , @BolamarkLtd , @Michelin , @Tincanterminal , @PernodRicardNG , @AGLgroup_ , @vinesbyrosa , altrad , @IntlSOS , @CerbaLancetng , @SystemAmple , West Atlantic Shipyard, @MudiameLTD , @LeadwayInsure , LOPIN, @nokia , @countryhillattorneys, @Aldelia_hq , @acaslaw, @LtdBourbon , Ize Matebese, @AXA and our partners; @businessfrance , @AF_Lagos , @LaFrenchTech , France-Nigeria Agribusiness Club, @JRFarmsGroup , securify, curate , @Lbelleparis , @ibis_lagoslekki , @Nairametrics Please visit the official website for more information: frenchweekng.org/
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CCI France Nigeria retweeted
French Week Nigeria 2026 Opens in Lagos: “One Week, Infinite Opportunity” for Franco-Nigerian Business. Lagos is preparing to welcome one of its most anticipated business gatherings of the year as French Week Nigeria 2026 opens its doors under the compelling tagline “One Week. Infinite Opportunity.” French Week Nigeria highlights the importance of Franco-Nigerian business relations and the potential for collaboration across key sectors of the economy. For entrepreneurs and investors, the question is simple: How can your business benefit from stronger cross-border connections? Read the full story: amebopreneur.com/french-week… @CCIFN #FrenchWeekNigeria #NigeriaFranceRelations #BusinessGrowth #Investment #InternationalTrade
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The largest C-level business networking event in Nigeria, the hashtag#Frenchweek2026NG organized by the Chamber with the support of the @FranceInNigeria , the Consulate General of France in Lagos, and French Treasury in Nigeria will hold from the 29th October - 6th of November. Don't be left out of this never-before-seen line up of high-impact event(s) which include; PRESIDENTIAL BUSINESS FORUM - STRICTLY BY INVITATION! FRENCHWEEK OPENING SOIREE (Friday, 30th October):- Request an invite: [email protected], [email protected] ENERGY ROUNDTABLE SESSION (Monday 2nd November) - RSVP by sending an email to [email protected] and [email protected]. FRENCH TECH SUMMIT (Tuesday, 3rd November) - REGISTRATION CLOSED. FRANCE – NIGERIA AGRI-BUSINESS SUMMIT (Wednesday, 4th November) - Register via - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… APPRECIATION DINNER / CLOSING CEREMONY (Friday, 6th November):- REGISTRATION CLOSED. Thanks to our sponsors so far; @ZenithBank, @AirFranceNG , @Schneider_NG, @UBAGroup , @IHSNigeria , Planet Bottling Company Ltd, @ng_baobab , @BICGroup , @BolamarkLtd, @Michelin , Tincan Island Container Terminal, @Pernod_Ricard , @AGLgroup_ , @vinesbyrosa, ALTRAD, @IntlSOS , @CerbaLancetng , @ample_system, West Atlantic Shipyard, @MudiameIct, @LeadwayInsure , LOPIN, @nokia , @TheHillLegal, @Aldelia_hq , @acas_law , @LtdBourbon , Ize Ukpoma Matebese & Co., @TotalEnergiesNG , @JCDecauxGlobal , @FanMilkNigeria , @AXA and our partners; @businessfrance , @AF_Lagos, @LaFrenchTech, France-Nigeria Agribusiness Club (FNABC), @JRFarmsGroup, Securify, Curate, L'Belle Magazine, Ibis Lagos Lekki, @MonsterEnergyNG, @Nairametrics Please visit the official website for more information: frenchweekng.org/
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Meet @vinesbyrosa , Official Wine Partner and Premium Sponsor of the Frenchweek 2026 event holding in Lagos from the 29th October to 6th November 2026. Founded in 2016 by Chinedu Rita Rosa, a Nigerian-born, Bordeaux-based entrepreneur and the first African-born woman recognised as a professional wine consultant in France, Vines by Rosa has spent a decade building a bridge between French vineyards and Nigerian tables. Through a network of more than fifty importers across Africa, twenty of them in Nigeria, Rosa has introduced Nigerians to the finest wines of France, paired thoughtfully with the flavours of home. Beyond commerce, she has founded the Bordeaux Mentor Week and the Bordeaux Business Network to open doors for underrepresented professionals in the global wine industry. Her work can be described as cultural diplomacy in a glass, exactly the spirit French Week exists to celebrate. @chenebleuwine #FrenchWeek2026NG #PremiumSponsor #VinesByRosa
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As France and Nigeria deepen their economic relationship, agriculture and agribusiness stand at the heart of an opportunity to create lasting value for both countries. On the occasion of #FrenchWeek2026NG, the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FNCCI) in partnership with the France-Nigeria Agribusiness Club (FNABC), with the support of the @FranceInNigeria and @businessfrance Nigeria invites you to the France-Nigeria High-Level Agribusiness Forum. Themed: “France-Nigeria: Driving Investments, Trade and Sustainable Growth” The Forum will explore how stronger cooperation between the two countries can drive investment, innovation and food security, and build more sustainable and resilient food systems. Event Details Date: Wednesday, 4th November 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Venue: Access Tower (Access Bank Head Office), 14/15 Prince Alaba Abiodun Oniru Road, Victoria Island, Lagos We look forward to welcoming leaders and stakeholders who share the ambition of turning the strength of France-Nigeria relations into real opportunities across the agricultural and agrifood sectors. REGISTER HERE: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… Please visit the official website for more information: frenchweekng.org/ #FrenchWeek2026NG #FranceNigeria #FranceNigeriaAgribusiness #AgriTech
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As part of #FrenchWeek2026NG, we are pleased to announce the French Tech Summit, organized by the Chamber in partnership with @LaFrenchTech. This year’s summit, themed “Reinforcing the Resilience of the Nigerian Startup Ecosystem” will bring together founders, CTOs, investors, technology leaders and ecosystem stakeholders to explore what it takes to build stronger, more adaptable and competitive startups in Nigeria. Highlights Panel discussion: Growing Under Constraints: How Nigerian Tech Startups Build Resilient and Competitive Engineering Teams. CTOs and investors will examine the intersection of engineering excellence, technical talent, business priorities and investment expectations. AI × Web3 Developer Challenge: technical talent will come together to build practical solutions using emerging technologies. Event Details Date: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 Time: 8:00 AM Venue: Alliance Française de Lagos, Mike Adenuga Center, Ikoyi, Lagos FRENCH TECH SUMMIT (Tuesday, 3rd November) - REGISTRATION CLOSED. Please visit the official website for more information: frenchweekng.org #FrenchTechSummit #FrenchWeek2026NG #FrenchTechLagos #NigeriaTech
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Meet @AXAMansard , Silver Sponsor of the Frenchweek 2026 event holding in Lagos from the 29th October to 6th November 2026. Founded in 1989 as Mansard and now a member of the Paris-headquartered AXA Group, one of the world’s leading insurers, AXA Mansard has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading insurers across Property & Casualty, Life & Savings and Health. Gross written premium rose 23 per cent to N170.87 billion in 2025, and reached N134.9 billion in the first half of 2026, with profit after tax up 14 per cent to N7.8 billion and health premiums up 32 per cent. The company also applies global expertise to local risk: in 2026 it worked with AXA Climate, Swiss Re and African Risk Capacity to design a climate-resilience insurance policy for Lagos State. French heritage, Nigerian protection: AXA Mansard shows how international knowledge can safeguard Nigerian families and businesses. #FrenchWeek2026NG #AXAMansard
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CCI France Nigeria retweeted
Lagos is gearing up to host French Week Nigeria 2026, tagged “One Week. Infinite Opportunity,”. The event is scheduled to run from 29 October to 6 November 2026, in Lagos. French Week Nigeria is organised by the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry @CCIFN (CCIFN/FNCCI). In past editions, the Chamber has run the week with the backing of the Embassy of France in Nigeria, the French Consulate in Lagos, and the French Treasury in Nigeria, institutional partners that typically lend the event its diplomatic weight alongside its business focus. Here’s what to look forward to: - Frenchweek opening soirée – October 30 - Energy roundtable session – November 2 - French tech summit – November 3 - France-Nigeria agribusiness summit – November 4 - Appreciation dinner closing ceremony – November 6 With more than 1,000 executives, diplomats and entrepreneurs expected, French Week offers a platform to get your business in the room where new connections and opportunities can begin. Per the official positioning, the week is built around bringing together C-level executives, diplomats, and entrepreneurs, reflecting its reputation as Nigeria's premier platform for Franco-Nigerian business networking. For more information visit frenchweekng.org/ or frenchweekng.org/events Follow Amebopreneur for the latest on Nigeria's tech ecosystem, startup funding opportunities, and the cross-border partnerships shaping Africa's innovation future. #FrenchWeek2026NG #FranceNigeria #FrancoNigerianBusiness #BusinessNetworking #LagosBusiness
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La French Week est de retour! CCI France Nigeria, in partnership with the Embassy of France in Nigeria and the Consulate General of France in Lagos, cordially invites you to the FRENCH WEEK 2026 - OPENING SOIRÉE An elegant evening to kick off a celebration of French-Nigerian business, culture, and lifestyle. 📅 Friday, 30th October 2026 🕕 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM 📍 CURATE (Previously Hard Rock Café), Landmark Village, Lagos Let the celebrations begin! @ZenithBank @UBAGroup @Schneider_NG @AirFranceNG @martellnigeria @vinesbyrosa #FrenchWeek2026 #FrenchWeekLagos #CCIFranceNigeria #FranceInNigeria #LagosEvents
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As Nigeria balances its immediate oil and gas production needs against its global net-zero commitments, strategic international collaboration has never been more vital. Policy alignment and forward-thinking investment remain necessary conditions for a resilient, sustainable energy future. On this note and on the occasion of #FrenchWeek2026NG, the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), in partnership with @TotalEnergiesNG , will host a premier Energy Roundtable Session at @TotalEnergies in Lagos. This high-level dialogue will be co-chaired by Matthieu Bouyer, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Nigeria, and @Gyom_Nrfx , President of FNCCI, and opened by Laurent Favier, Consul General of France. It will bring together French and Nigerian energy leaders, innovators, government functionaries, regulators and industry experts to exchange insights, forge bilateral partnerships and chart a sustainable roadmap for Nigeria’s energy landscape. Event Details Date: Monday, 2nd November 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Venue: TotalEnergies Headquarters, Lagos Attendance is STRICTLY BY INVITATION. Executives interested in participating should RSVP by sending an email to [email protected] and [email protected]. Seats are limited and attendance is subject to confirmation. Please click on the link in our bio to visit the official website for more information. #FrancoNigerianChamber #TotalEnergies #BilateralPartnerships #EnergyLeadership
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Meet @vinesbyrosa , Premium Sponsor of the Frenchweek 2026 event holding in Lagos from the 29th October to 6th November 2026. Founded in 2016 by Chinedu Rita Rosa, a Nigerian-born, Bordeaux-based entrepreneur and the first African-born woman recognised as a professional wine consultant in France, Vines by Rosa has spent a decade building a bridge between French vineyards and Nigerian tables. Through a network of more than fifty importers across Africa, twenty of them in Nigeria, Rosa has introduced Nigerians to the finest wines of France, paired thoughtfully with the flavours of home. Beyond commerce, she co-founded the Bordeaux Mentor Week to open doors for underrepresented professionals in the global wine industry. Her work can be described as cultural diplomacy in a glass, exactly the spirit French Week exists to celebrate. #FrenchWeek2026NG #PremiumSponsor #VinesByRosa
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Meet @PernodRicardNG , Premium Sponsor of the Frenchweek 2026 event holding in Lagos from the 29th October to 6th November 2026. Born in France and now one of the world’s leading wine and spirits companies, with a presence in more than 180 countries, Pernod Ricard has built an extraordinary portfolio of brands, from Jameson and Chivas Regal to Absolut, Beefeater and @martellnigeria , from the cognac house founded in 1715. Since establishing its Nigerian subsidiary in 2012, the company has grown to operate distribution hubs in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, with a presence across more than 30 states, and is recognised as the number one Irish whiskey and cognac brand in the country. Guided by its philosophy of “conviviality,” the art of bringing people together, Pernod Ricard is the perfect companion for a week devoted to celebration, connection and the finest of French savoir-faire. #FrenchWeek2026NG #PremiumSponsor #PernodRicard
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Meet @Michelin , Premium Sponsor of the Frenchweek 2026 event holding in Lagos from the 29th October to 6th November 2026. Michelin was founded in 1889 in Clermont-Ferrand and has spent over 130 years defining what excellence in mobility looks like, inventing the radial tyre, pioneering safety innovations, and building a brand so trusted. Today, the world's second-largest tyre manufacturer, Michelin equips everything from Formula One cars to the trucks and buses moving goods and people across Nigeria every day, all while pursuing ambitious sustainability commitments for the decades ahead. Few brands carry the weight of French engineering heritage quite like Michelin, and few better represent the quality and reliability that Franco-Nigerian trade has come to depend on. We are honoured to have this titan of French industry with us this year. #FrenchWeek2026NG #PremiumSponsor #Michelin
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Meet @ng_baobab , Premium Sponsor of the Frenchweek 2026 event holding in Lagos from the 29th October to 6th November 2026. The institution traces its roots to Microcred, established through French investment in 2005 and rebranded to Baobab in 2018, and has grown into a pan-African leader in financial inclusion, now operating across nine African countries. In Nigeria, Baobab has disbursed close to ₦500 billion in loans to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, empowering entrepreneurs, many of them women. Recognized as Microfinance Bank of the Year at the BAFI Awards, and championed by figures such as French Ambassador @eblatmann for its impact on Nigerian MSMEs, Baobab is a living example of how French capital and vision, applied with local understanding, can transform livelihoods. Its story of French roots and African impact mirrors the very mission of French Week itself. #FrenchWeek2026NG #PremiumSponsor #Baobab
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Meet @BICGroup , Premium Sponsor and Official Pen Partner of the #Frenchweek 2026 event holding in Lagos from the 29th October to 6th November 2026, founded in 1945 by Marcel Bich and Édouard Buffard in Clichy, France, BIC built its legacy on a simple idea: that quality, everyday products should be accessible to everyone, everywhere. From the ballpoint pen that became a household name to lighters and razors trusted across more than 160 countries, BIC's brand is instantly recognisable from #Lagos to #Paris. Behind that simplicity lies serious French industrial craftsmanship, a company listed on Euronext Paris that has spent 80 years perfecting the art. For generations of Nigerians who took their first exam, signed their first contract, or wrote their first letter with a BIC pen in hand, this was made possible by BIC. #FrenchWeek2026NG #PremiumSponsor #BIC
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Meet @JCDecauxGlobal , Premium Sponsor of FrenchWeek 2026, holding in Lagos from 29th October to 6th November 2026. Every city tells a story. Every street offers an opportunity. And every great brand deserves to be seen. Since pioneering advertising street furniture in 1964, JCDecaux has transformed the way brands connect with people, turning everyday urban spaces, transport networks, and public environments into powerful platforms for communication. Today, as the world’s leading Out-of-Home advertising company, JCDecaux operates across more than 78 countries, reaching an estimated 850 million people every day. Through its innovative approach to outdoor advertising, transport media, and street furniture, the company helps brands command attention, engage audiences, and create lasting impressions across markets and cultures. In Africa, its footprint spans 17 markets, reinforcing its commitment to connecting brands with audiences across the continent. As a French-born global brand, JCDecaux represents the innovation, creativity, and international excellence that continue to shape France’s contribution to the global business landscape. Its presence in Nigeria further underscores the importance of connecting global expertise with local markets. As FrenchWeek 2026 brings together business leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators to strengthen Franco-Nigerian relations, we are proud to welcome JCDecaux as a Premium Sponsor. #FrenchWeek2026NG #PremiumSponsor #JCDecaux #FrancoNigerianPartnership #OutOfHomeAdvertising
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Meet @AGLgroup_ , Gold Sponsor of FrenchWeek 2026, holding in Lagos from 29th October to 6th November 2026. Across Africa, trade does not move on ambition alone. It moves on the infrastructure, expertise, and connections that bring markets closer together. As a leading multimodal logistics operator, AGL connects ports, shipping routes, rail networks, and supply chains, helping businesses move goods, access markets, and unlock new opportunities across the continent and beyond. With a presence spanning 51 countries and more than a century of logistics expertise, AGL plays a vital role in strengthening Africa’s connectivity to itself and the rest of the world. From facilitating international trade to supporting the growth of African industries, its work reflects a fundamental truth: economic partnerships thrive when the right connections are in place. As FrenchWeek 2026 brings together business leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to deepen Franco-Nigerian relations and explore new frontiers for collaboration, we are proud to welcome AGL as a Gold Sponsor. Because behind every successful trade partnership is a network that makes it possible, and AGL is helping build that network across Africa. #FrenchWeek2026NG #GoldSponsor #AGL #AfricaGlobalLogistics #FrancoNigerianPartnership
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Meet @UBAGroup , Strategic Partner of FrenchWeek 2026, holding in Lagos from 29th October to 6th November 2026. Every great business relationship needs more than a meeting of minds. It needs the financial connections, trusted partnerships, and cross-border capabilities that turn conversations into commerce and opportunities into lasting growth. For more than seven decades, UBA has helped individuals, businesses, and institutions navigate an evolving economic landscape. Today, as Africa’s Global Bank, with operations across 20 African countries and an international presence in France, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, UBA connects African businesses to global markets through banking, trade, cross-border payments, and innovative financial services. Its presence in both Nigeria and France makes it particularly relevant to the economic relationship the FrenchWeek seeks to strengthen, supporting the flow of capital, trade, and investment that brings businesses and economies closer together. As FrenchWeek 2026 convenes influential voices from government, business, and industry to shape the next chapter of Franco-Nigerian cooperation, we are proud to have UBA as our Strategic Partner. Because when ambition meets the right financial connections, partnerships become progress, and local opportunities can reach global markets. #FrenchWeek2026NG #StrategicPartner #UBA #AfricasGlobalBank #FrancoNigerianPartnership
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French Week 2026 Nigeria is delighted to welcome @FanMilkNigeria , a @Danone company, as a Gold Sponsor. FanMilk began in Nigeria in the early 1960s with a small milk plant in Ibadan and fewer than 30 employees. Today, the Paris-headquartered global leader in health-focused food and beverages is one of West Africa’s best-known dairy brands, from FanYogo and FanChoco to FanIce and FanVanille. Its street-vendor model supports the livelihoods of more than 10,000 vendors across West Africa, and the business has met the rigorous standards of B Corp certification, in keeping with Danone’s “One Planet. One Health” mission. More than sixty years of local roots and French-backed commitment make FanMilk a fitting partner for a week celebrating Franco-Nigerian enterprise. #FrenchWeek2026NG #GoldSponsor #FanMilk #Danone
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French Week 2026 Nigeria proudly welcomes @IHSNigeria as a Premium Sponsor. Founded in Lagos in 2001 by Sam Darwish and his co-founders, IHS began by building sites for mobile network operators at the dawn of Nigeria’s GSM era. It has since grown into one of the world’s leading independent tower companies, with more than 28,000 towers across five markets: Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia. Nigeria remains its largest market, served from its Lagos head office, regional offices across the country and data centres in Lagos and Abuja. Beyond infrastructure, IHS invests in Nigeria’s digital future, including the Ilorin Innovation Hub, developed with the Kwara State Government, CcHub and Future Africa to nurture young innovators. In a week devoted to connection between nations, businesses and ideas, IHS Towers is a true tower of strength. #FrenchWeek2026NG #PremiumSponsor #IHSTowers
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