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- 20 Oct 2023
MTN Nigeria Backs 29th Nigerian Economic Summit
Leading ICT company, MTN Nigeria is set to sponsor the 29th edition of the National Economic Summit (NES), themed "Pathways for Sustainable Economic Transformation and Inclusion” on the 23rd to 24th…
- 23 Sept 2016
NES#22: Time to Embrace ‘Made in Nigeria’ by Nigerians- Senator Udoma
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has highlighted the need to embrace self- sufficiency as a viable alternative to improve Nigeria’s dwindling economy. The Group made the call during a press…
- 28 Aug 2017
Economic Summit Makes Case for Innovation to Transform Nigeria
The WorldStage Economic Summit 2017 held at the Event Centre of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Lagos on August 23, with the theme ‘Transforming Business and Economy Through Innovation’ has…
- 2 Jul 2016
WorldStage Economic Summit 2016 to Address Nigeria’s Unemployment Challenges
With a total of 22.4 million Nigerians unemployed or under‐employed out of the 76.9 million total labour force, Worldstage Economic Summit (WES) 2016 (http://worldstagegroup.com/wes/) will be…
- 1 Nov 2020
Seven Countries to Showcase eGovernment Experience at Nigerian Summit
Nigeria and six foreign countries are set to showcase their eGovernment experiences at the Nigeria eGovernment Summit that is geared towards accelerating online presence of the Nigerian government at…
- 17 Nov 2023
Stakeholders Brainstorm on Success Strategies for Startups @2023 WorldStage Economic Summit
Pioneer and successful players in startup businesses have unanimously advised that success could only come in the way of upcoming entrepreneurs through passion and perseverance rather than the desire…
- 13 Aug 2017
WorldStage Summit 2017 Explores Innovation for Economic Transformation
All is set for the WorldStage Economic Summit 2017 (http://worldstagegroup.com/wes) with the Theme: ‘Transforming Business and Economy Through Innovation’ at the Event Centre, the Nigerian Stock…
- 10 Sept 2026
NESG Seeks Investment in Digital Skills, Indigenous Platforms to Avoid Risks of Digital Consumer Nation
Nigeria risks remaining largely a consumer rather than a producer of technology unless it urgently deepens investment in local talent, digital infrastructure, indigenous platforms and data-driven innovation, stakeholders at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) pre-summit dialogue have warned.
- 21 Dec 2009
NESG Lauds CBN’s Banking Reforms
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has expressed the group’s supports for the ongoing reforms in the banking sector. Speaking in Abuja at the 15th National Economic Summit (NES 15),…
- 7 Nov 2021
Adia Sowho, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria Others Express Optimism About the Future of Nigerian Startups
Adia Sowho, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria has expressed optimism about the future of the Nigerian startups while discussing the Nigerian Startup Bill at the Nigerian Economic Pre-Summit event.…
- 12 Nov 2024
Zarttalent Foundation's Summit Prepares Nigerian Youth for Global Tech Careers
Zarttalent, a foundation dedicated to advancing digital literacy and tech education in Nigeria, hosted the How to Win With Tech Summit on October 17, 2024. The event brought together students,…
- 29 Nov 2018
Falling Oil Prices Weigh on Nigerian Economy, G20 Summit in Focus
By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst at FXTM, The recent depreciation in oil prices presents significant risks to oil export-dependent nations, with Nigeria falling into the category. Depressed…
- 8 Oct 2025
NESG Panel: Strong Governance and Regional Integration Key to Africa’s Global Competitiveness
The 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES), a platform for policy dialogue between government and business leaders, held in Abuja from October 6 - 8, 2025. During one of the plenary sessions on…
- 5 Dec 2023
PIC says Nigeria’s Youth Population Offers Great Potential for Innovation, Technological Advancement
Mr. Udeme Ufot, Chairman, Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has said that the size and youthfulness of the Nigerian population offers great potential for…
- 26 Oct 2021
FG, NESG Hint on Policy Conflict in Public, Private Sectors
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, has identified policy discord among various government institutions and private sector segments as a major hindrance to economic development. Speaking…
- 29 Apr 2022
Zedcrest, NESG Champion Discussions on Prosperity Inclusion for Nigerians
Zedcrest Group, a new-age financial solutions powerhouse, in collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) on Tuesday, hosted a financial inclusion conference themed: ‘Securing and…
- 10 Oct 2016
NES22: Nigeria’s Real Sector Under Spotlight as Accenture Leads Discussion
As Nigerians, both in the public and private sector, turn their attention to the 2016 Nigerian Economic Summit, which is focused on achieving sustainable growth by promoting ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ goods…
- 23 Oct 2023
NESG says Nigeria Needs Serious Reforms to Engender Growth
Niyi Yusuf, chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) yesterday said Nigeria needs serious reforms to become a multi-trillion dollar economy. Mr Yusuf disclosed this during his opening…
- 24 Oct 2017
NESG Challenge: Accenture Gives Free Technology, Advisory Services To L & L Foods, Accounteer & MyPadi.ng
By peter oluka Three companies that emerged tops at the recently held Nigerian Economic Summit Group start-up pitch in Abuja will receive free technology and business grooming services from…
- 22 Oct 2024
Google, CEOs, and Government Leaders Commit to Driving Nigeria's Digital Economy @NES30
To advance Nigeria's digital economy and support businesses facing economic headwinds, Google brought together top CEOs, government officials, and industry leaders at the 30th Nigerian Economic…
- 24 Feb 2021
NESG Launches Advocacy Radio, Podcast Services for Credible Information
Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), leading economy policy think tank, believes that majority of the 200 million Nigerian population are either saturated with misinformation or not readily availed…
- 12 Oct 2025
IHS Nigeria Champions a Prosperous Nigeria through Digital Inclusion at NES #31
IHS Nigeria, a leading provider of shared communications infrastructure services, had a prominent presence at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #31), reinforcing its position as a key driver of…
- 28 Jan 2025
NESG Strengthens Leadership with Appointments of Adeniyi, Darwish, and Alebiosu
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has announced the appointment of three leaders, Mr Wole Adeniyi, Mr Mohamad Darwish, and Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, to its board of directors. These appointments…
- 11 Mar 2022
NESG Lauds 2021 Finance Act, Seeks Implementation
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, has lauded 2021 Finance Act as it enhances non-oil revenue and supports the implementation of Nigeria’s annual budget. This was stated by Laoye Jaiyeola, the…
- 10 Aug 2021
NCC, NESG Mull Collaboration to Boost Telecoms Impact on Nigeria’s Economy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) are considering possible areas of increasing collaboration to enhance the impact and contribution of…
- 2 Apr 2014
Nigeria’s Economic Growth Takes Front Burner @ Economist Nigeria Summit
Stakeholders within various sectors of the economy have unanimously agreed that the economic divide between the North and the South within the country, is one key driver behind instability in…
- 16 Nov 2022
MTN Partners with NESG on ‘Priorities for Shared Prosperity’ to Drive Sustainability in Nigeria
MTN Nigeria partnered with the 28th National Economic Summit Group (NESG) to reiterate its commitment to driving shared value among Nigerians. The conference, registering over 200 stakeholders in…
- 18 Oct 2016
Okere to Keynote First ICT Success Summit 2016
Austin Okere, founder and vice chairman, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) Plc, will be delivering the keynote at the median edition of ICT Success Summit 2016. The summit has been designed to let…
- 15 Oct 2019
Anammah, Jumia CEO Urges Govt to Leverage Technology to Manage Huge Population for Productive Economy
Juliet Anammah, chief executive officer, Jumia Nigeria has identified access to quality education as a key to managing huge population for productive economy. According to her, there is a need for…
- 13 Oct 2021
FG Requires N350tn to Fund National Development Plan
Federal Government says it requires about N350 trillion to fund National Development Plan (NDP) for 2021 through 2025. At a joint press briefing by the NESG and Federal Government on Wednesday in…