The Nigeria Investment Agenda: A CBN Forum - 2pm, April 17
The Nigeria Investment Agenda: Pathways for Growth & Global Partnerships
(In collaboration with: NGX Group, JPMorgan, AVCA)
This event is a high-level business forum to showcase Nigeria’s financial transformation and investment opportunities. This high-level private session convenes influential leaders from the Nigerian diaspora, global investment firms, and corporate executives for a strategic dialogue on Nigeria’s evolving financial landscape and its readiness for global partnerships and cross-border capital mobilization.
Key Sub-Themes
A Year of Transformation in Nigeria – A changed financial landscape
The Role of the Diaspora & Global Investors – Unlocking capital and expertise
Global Perspective on Nigeria’s Investment Climate – Investor sentiment and economic outlook
Agenda
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Hors d'oeuvres & Networking
An informal setting for guests to collect food and take seats ahead of the opening presentation.
2:00 PM – 2:05 PM | Welcome Remarks
2:05 PM – 2:20 PM | Opening Presentation
Speaker: Deputy Governor, Economic Policy, CBN
Macro overview of Nigeria’s financial transformation
FX reforms and emerging investment opportunities
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM | Panel Discussion
Nigeria’s medium-term growth trajectory
The evolving investment climate
Future financing opportunities
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Audience Q&A
3:15 PM – 3:40 PM | Fireside Chat
Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, CBN
Reforms & Successes to Date – Transparency, discipline, communications, forward guidance and the independence of Nigeria’s monetary policy regime.
Nigeria’s Secular Growth Prospects – A 5–10-year vision for economic transformation.
Attracting Productivity-Enhancing FDI – Steps beyond FX and inflation control to improve the investment climate.
Financial Inclusion & Banking Sector Reforms – Expanding access to capital, reducing borrowing costs, and driving fintech innovation.
Deepening Nigeria’s Capital Markets – Enhancing market liquidity and breadth
3:40 PM – 4:05 PM | Audience Q&A
4:05 PM | Closing & Thank You
4:05 PM – 5:00 PM | Cocktail Reception & Networking
An opportunity for informal discussions and direct engagement between policymakers, investors, and financial leaders.