Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, 1 and 2 April 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, the summit promises to be a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, exploring opportunities, and charting pathways to advance Nigerian businesses in their journey toward sustainable growth and international competitiveness.
A Gathering of Visionaries
The summit’s theme, “Nigeria Means Business: Powering Sectors, Growing Sustainable SMEs & Unlocking Global Trade,” reflects a commitment to nurturing business growth from multiple perspectives. Across the two days, participants will engage in conversations that bridge sector-specific insights with the realities confronting both large corporations and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It will be a space where data-driven insights, lived experience, and practical guidance converge, offering businesses tangible strategies to thrive in today’s evolving economic environment.
High-Level Insights and Sector-Focused Conversations
Day One will set the stage with high-level discussions aimed at helping businesses navigate the complexities of the modern economy. Attendees will gain firsthand perspectives on Africa’s shifting trade environment, the current state of the Nigerian economy, sectoral opportunities, and pathways for sustainable growth. The Africa Trade Barometer presentation will provide data-driven insights into trade dynamics, equipping businesses with the knowledge needed to position themselves strategically within Nigeria and across international markets.
Breakout sessions on this first day will allow participants to explore key sectors including agribusiness, Africa-China and Middle East trade, renewable energy, and information and communication technology (ICT). These focused sessions will spotlight practical approaches, emerging opportunities, and the real challenges companies face in each sector, helping participants translate insights into actionable strategies.
A Day Focused on SMEs
Day Two shifts attention to the heart of Nigeria’s economy—small and medium enterprises. The morning will feature a masterclass on accessing finance, guiding entrepreneurs through the necessary documentation, collateral considerations, and common pitfalls that lead to rejected loan applications. Following this, a wide-ranging discussion on the SME economy will bring together business owners, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders to explore trends shaping small business growth today.
Sessions throughout the day will shine a spotlight on female entrepreneurship, market access, customer expansion, and the challenges of building sustainable brands in a competitive environment. The summit will conclude with an SME exhibition, showcasing innovative products, solutions, and tools designed to support enterprise growth. This will provide attendees with practical opportunities to engage, network, and explore collaborations that can take their businesses to the next level.
Shaping the Future Together
As the summit approaches, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries are encouraged to seize the opportunity to connect, learn, and build. The Nigeria Business Summit is more than a platform for listening—it is a space for meaningful collaboration, problem-solving, and engagement with leaders actively shaping the trajectory of Nigeria’s business economy.
Registration is now open. For more information and to secure your place at the summit, visit www.stanbicibtc.com. This is where ideas will spark, partnerships will form, and the future of Nigeria’s business landscape will be reimagined.