Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) has announced that it will hold its second Diplomatic, Security, Trade, and Investment International Conference on May 20, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The conference will focus on the growing threat of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), a modern form of warfare that can destabilize international relations and disrupt trade and investment.
Speaking on the event, DICAN Chairman, Idehai Frederick, said it aims to promote collaborative truth as a way to protect global security and economic stability.
“A secure information environment is essential for strong trade and investment. Misinformation can scare away foreign investors and destabilize local markets,” Frederick said.
The summit will bring together diplomats, intelligence experts, media professionals, and business leaders to strengthen cooperation across diplomacy, intelligence, and media.
It seeks to set international rules to counter state-sponsored disinformation, improve the detection and neutralization of hybrid threats, and promote accurate reporting to safeguard national and economic interests.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, who serves as DICAN’s Grand Patron, will deliver the keynote address. He will be joined by other prominent facilitators, including the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, as well as security experts, regulators, and private sector leaders.
The summit builds on the success of DICAN’s first international conference in July 2025, which drew participation from over 60 diplomatic missions, civil society organizations, and academic institutions.
By convening key players across diplomacy, intelligence, media, and business, DICAN hopes to strengthen strategies against the weaponization of false information and ensure that Nigeria remains a safe and attractive destination for investment.
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