The Nigeria Business Summit
The Nigeria Business Summit is a two-day business conference focused on growth, scale, and cross-sector collaboration. The summit brings together senior business leaders, experts, and policy stakeholders to share practical insights on opportunities and challenges shaping the Nigerian business landscape. Emphasis will be on how we can leverage emerging sectors, drive intra-African trade, and contribute meaningfully to the development of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria.
Event details
- Date: Wednesday and Thursday, 01 and 02 April 2026
- Time: 8:30am
- Location: Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos & Stanbic IBTC YouTube Channel
- Why attend?
Businesses in Nigeria are operating in a fast-changing economic and regulatory environment. This summit helps you understand macroeconomic trends, sector-specific opportunities, and cross-border dynamics influencing long-term business decisions. The experience will provide access to high-value discussions, keynote insights, and fireside conversations without disrupting your schedule. - Event theme
Nigeria means business: powering sectors, growing sustainable SMEs, and unlocking global trade - Who should attend?
Business owners and leaders of corporates, small and medium-sized enterprises, and business executives who value insight, efficiency, and access to thought leadership. - Programme overview
Each day of the summit focuses on priority sectors, supported by keynote addresses, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and fireside chats.
Plenary sessions will address Nigeria’s business environment, enterprise growth, and cross-border trade, alongside sector-focused discussions.
Day one
Day one features plenary sessions and sector-focused breakout discussions.
Plenary sessions
- High-level conversations on Nigeria’s business environment, connected sectors, and intra-African trade opportunities.
- Offshore and cross-border opportunities for Nigerian businesses
- The role of technology, data, and secure digital infrastructure in enabling enterprise growth
Breakout sessions
- Africa-China banking and trade
Empowering Nigerian businesses to scale through cross-border trade - Renewable energy
Powering Nigeria: renewable energy as a catalyst for sustainable business growth - Agribusiness
Nigeria agribusiness: connecting markets, creating sustainable growth beyond borders - ICT and healthcare
Empowering a digital nation: technology, telecommunications and healthcare
Each breakout session will include a panel discussion and a fireside chat focused on sector insights and Stanbic IBTC capabilities.
Day two
Day two focuses on enterprise growth, inclusion, and expansion beyond borders, with emphasis on the SME economy.
Sessions will explore:
- Emerging trends shaping the growth of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria
- Practical approaches to scaling female-led enterprises
- Policy and institutional support driving inclusive economic participation
The day concludes with networking and an exhibition, enabling deeper engagement and partnership building.
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Day one
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Day two
Day one features plenary sessions and sector-focused breakout discussions.
Plenary sessions
- High-level conversations on Nigeria’s business environment, connected sectors, and intra-African trade opportunities.
- Offshore and cross-border opportunities for Nigerian businesses
- The role of technology, data, and secure digital infrastructure in enabling enterprise growth
Breakout sessions
- Africa-China banking and trade
Empowering Nigerian businesses to scale through cross-border trade - Renewable energy
Powering Nigeria: renewable energy as a catalyst for sustainable business growth - Agribusiness
Nigeria agribusiness: connecting markets, creating sustainable growth beyond borders - ICT and healthcare
Empowering a digital nation: technology, telecommunications and healthcare
Each breakout session will include a panel discussion and a fireside chat focused on sector insights and Stanbic IBTC capabilities.
Day two focuses on enterprise growth, inclusion, and expansion beyond borders, with emphasis on the SME economy.
Sessions will explore:
- Emerging trends shaping the growth of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria
- Practical approaches to scaling female-led enterprises
- Policy and institutional support driving inclusive economic participation
The day concludes with networking and an exhibition, enabling deeper engagement and partnership building.
Confirmed speakers
The summit will feature experts, regulators, economists, and industry leaders from Nigeria and across Africa.
Featured speakers include:
- Sola Usidame, Founder & CEO, OnePort 365
- Charles Odii, Director General, SMEDAN
- Honourable Aisha Aminu Abdullahi Malumfashi, Commissioner of Women Affairs in Katsina State
- Shuaibu Audu, Minister of Steel Development
- Taiwo Shittu, Managing Director, Lanre Shittu Motors Nigeria Ltd
- Mr Suhas Venkatesh, General Manager Finance, Lionseal Industries Limited
- Biodun Ogunleye, Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources
- Ms Ijeoma Nwakuche, Managing Director, MML Consulting Limited
- Ms Abisola Olusanya, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture
- Mr Emmanuel Fatai Audu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Lagos State
- Mr Hio Sola Usidame, Founder & CEO, OnePort 365
- Ade Adefeko, Vice President, Corporate and Government Relations, Olam Nigeria
- Tomide Makanjuola, Commercial Operations Manager, GE Healthcare
- Dr. Abayomi Sule, MD/CEO, Tillit Group
- Ms Bimbo Reis, Divisional Head, Merchant Solutions, eTranzact International Plc
- Mr Chuckie Nwapa, Managing Director, Petroleum Plus
- Christian Udechukwu, Anambra State, Commissioner for Trade and Industry
- Nonye Ayeni, Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
- Charles Odii, Director General, SMEDAN
- Honourable Aisha Aminu Abdullahi Malumfashi, Commissioner of Women Affairs in Katsina State
- Mrs Adewunmi Adegbola, Founder & MD, Siriano
- Tosin Olaseinde, Founder, MoneyAfrica & Ladda
- Akinwande Akinsulire, Director, Global Analyst Academy
How to attend
Registered attendees will receive access details ahead of the event. Sessions will be streamed live, with selected content available on demand after the summit. You only need a stable internet connection to participate.