AfBC UK – Nigeria Investment Forum

Unlocking investments and trade opportunities in Nigeria: Tech, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Energy, Agribusiness and Mobility.

Nigeria has the largest population and economy in Africa and is the UK’s largest trading partner with the UK in the four quarters to the end of Q2 2022 accounting for 0.4% of total UK trade. Total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the UK and Nigeria currently stands at £5.5billion. Of this £5.5 billion: total UK exports to Nigeria amounted to £3.3 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q2 2022; while total UK imports from Nigeria amounted to £2.2 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q2 2022. There are many opportunities for both the UK and Nigeria companies across a broad range of industries.

Join African Business Chamber (AfBC) UK – Nigeria Investment Forum on Thursday 04 May 2023 at 13: 00 – 15:00 GMT. to learn and hear from our industry experts, leaders, investors and businesses.

Theme: Unlocking investments, economic and trade opportunities in Nigeria: Finance, Tech, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Energy, Agribusiness, Manufacturing and Mobility

Join our discussion to learn from our speakers and connect with like minded businesses, leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs ways to accelerate and stimulate business, trade, FDI, diaspora and cultural relations, tourism and knowledge transfer between the UK and Nigeria.

The forum will bring together business leaders, Government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, diasporas, experts, policymakers, academia and professionals from across the World to deliberate and showcase economic growth opportunities in Africa for both local, regional and internationals businesses and investors.

 

AGENDA

Discussions and presentations will cover:

Profitable investment project financing opportunities in Nigeria

Importing from and exporting to Nigeria

Capital market, trade finance and asset class investment opportunities

Nigeria customs, tax systems, tariffs and standards

Climate financing and renewables

Infrastructure development projects and opportunities

FinTech, e-commerce, data centres, ICT infrastructure and innovation opportunities

Farming, agribusiness, food and beverages

Logistics, haulage, maritime and ports

Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medicine, digital health and healthtech

Real estate development and affordable housing

Power generation, distribution, clean energy tech and renewable energy

Transportation, Smart mobility, e-hailing and shared transport

Industrial manufacturing, FMCG production and supply chains

Entertainment, creative and fashion, and recreation

Nigeria special economic zones (SEZ), free trade zones and inland dry ports

Protecting your business and investments: Intellectual property (IP), payment terms and risks

Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)

13:00 – 14:00 BST/WAT

PANEL SESSION 1

Boosting UK – Nigeria economic and commercial relations, capital market opportunities; imports and exports, investments, FDIs, diaspora remittances; trade, climate and blended finance; ease of doing business, cross border trading and supply chains de-risking tools

Terry Scuoler CBE – Chairman – Institute of Export and International Trade

Okey Umeano – Chief Economist, Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria

Fiona Ahmed Ahimie – Managing Director, FBNQuest Securities Limited

Babatunde Majiyagbe – Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Nominees Ltd

Ian Harrison – Head of Exports – Midlands Regions, the Department for International Trade (DIT)

14:00 – 15:00

PANEL SESSION 2

Exploring and unlocking the potential of untapped market, investment and business opportunities in infrastructure, renewables, energy, real estate, technology, healthcare, manufacturing and agriculture

Wole Abu – CEO, Liquid Intelligent Technologies

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli – Co-founder/Executive Chair, Sahel Consulting

Njide Ndili – Country Director, PharmAccess Foundation

Oti Ikomi – Chief Executive Officer, Proton Energy

Azuka Okeke – CEO, Africa Resource Centre for Excellence in Supply Chain Management

Everyn Castle – CEO, eha Impact Ventures and eHealth Africa

SPONSORSHIP

We have multiple opportunities for companies and businesses to showcase their product and services, enhance brand awareness and connect with new clients/customers. Please contact us at info@african-chamber.com for more.

For enquiries, to express interest to become a speaker at our events or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at info@african-chamber.com

Learn more and sign up for AfBC Membership, visit www. african-chamber.com/membership.