Join Invest Africa, in collaboration with the Nigerian Government, for an exclusive high-level forum exploring the diverse trade and investment opportunities in Nigeria, Africa’s largest and most dynamic market. The gateway to West Africa and with a rapidly diversifying economy, strategic reforms, and a thriving private sector, Nigeria offers unparalleled potential across a wide range of sectors including agriculture, digital services, manufacturing, creative industries, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
This event will offer strong insights into Nigeria’s economic vision, and priority sectors.
Why Attend?
Exclusive insights from Nigeria’s government and business leaders on investment priorities
Join discussions on Nigeria’s economic trajectory, ease of doing business, and UK-Nigeria trade relations
Networking opportunities with investors, policymakers, and sector experts
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Nigeria’s investment future.
Limited Spaces Available – Register Your Interest Now!
2025 Programme
09:00 Registration open
10:00 Networking & Refreshments
10:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Chantele Carrington, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Africa
Olukorede (K.O) Adenowo, Chief Executive Officer, FirstBank UK
Ben Ainsley, Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa, UK Department for Business and Trade
10:40 Opening Remarks
The Hon. Minister Industry, Trade and Investment will outline Nigeria’s macroeconomic vision, spotlighting critical reforms to enhance the business environment and priority sectors for investment. Her address will highlight the government’s strategy to boost trade competitiveness, the investment policy priorities, and how the public and private sectors can collaborate for growth.
Hon. Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Republic of Nigeria
10:50 Nigeria’s Investment Landscape: Opportunities & Strategic Growth Pathways
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) will share insights on Nigeria’s opportunities pipeline and the investment ecosystem outlining the high-potential projects across agriculture, digital services, and infrastructure. The presentation will include a focus on public-private partnership (PPP) frameworks and incentives for international investors.
Aisha Rimi, Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission
11:10 Fireside Chat: Insights on Sectoral Priorities & Investor Opportunities
This dialogue will offer investors valuable insights into Nigeria’s policy frameworks for attracting FDI and sector-specific priorities and actionable opportunities. The discussion will explore Nigeria's digital transformation agenda, with a focus on advancing tech infrastructure and fostering innovation. It will also delve into the country’s rapidly growing creative sector, highlighting key pathways for investment. Additionally, there will be a spotlight on Nigeria's energy transition roadmap, emphasizing opportunities in renewable energy and grid modernization.
Speakers:
H.E. Tunbosun Alake, Commissioner, Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology, Lagos State
Eric Intong Monchu, Group Managing Director, Clients, Afrieximbank
11:40 Panel: Capital Deployment & Navigating Nigeria’s Business Ecosystem
Bringing together investors and business leaders with deep on-the-ground experience, this moderated discussion will share insights into operating successfully in Africa's largest economy. Participants will share firsthand accounts of navigating Nigeria's dynamic business environment. With perspectives spanning financial services, manufacturing and technology, panellists will identify emerging trends while offering candid advice on risk mitigation and partnership strategies.
Olukorede (K.O) Adenowo, Chief Executive Officer, FirstBank UK
Heike Hamgart, Managing Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Vomic Nur Shah, Global Head: Business Origination & Client, UK Export Finance
Rishi Kansagra, Chairman, Lagata
Tilewa Adebajo, Chief Executive Officer, The CFG Advisory (moderator)
12:20 Closing Remarks
Aisha Rimi, Chief Executive Officer, NIPC
Chantelé Carrington, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Africa
Hosted in Partnership
Lead Partner
Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment Federal Republic of Nigeria
