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- 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…
- 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…
- 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),…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 23 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…
- 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.…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 10 May 2018
CWG Plc Appoints Obioha as Chairman, Board of Directors
The board of Directors of CWG Plc has appointed Phillip Obioha as Chairman. A statement issued and signed by Mrs. Anthonia Ehanmo, the company’s Group Head, Brand and Marketing Communications, says…
- 19 Jan 2016
Obioha Becomes Non-Executive Director @ CWG Plc
The board of directors of Computer Warehouse Group Plc recently announced the changes in the Company’s executive management. Mr. Phillip Obioha, formerly the Chief Operating Officer has transited to…
- 17 Nov 2022
Opaleye Applauds FG on DEIWG, says Public-private Partnerships Essential for Digital Economy
Adewale Opaleye, who is the group chief executive officer of Nigeria’s leading business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform Alerzo, has applauded the federal government for constituting the Digital…
- 14 Sept 2020
Emefiele: Why They Fight Him
By Jackson Ugbechie Have you noticed something lately about Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN? Perhaps, you haven’t. Mr. Godwin Emefiele, CBN governor But if you check the…
- 9 Jun 2020
Improvement in Infrastructure Will Drive Data Cost Down- NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said Nigerians will enjoy the best data pricing when there is improved infrastructure and when rural areas are penetrated with good internet. Prof Umar…
- 22 Jul 2022
UN Commends Sterling One Foundation on the Africa Social Impact Summit
Mr. Matthias Schmale, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, has commended the Sterling One Foundation for creating a convening to accelerate growth towards the 2030…
- 30 Apr 2012
Okere Makes Africa Proud, Bags Technology Africa Personality Award
Technology Africa, organizers of Titans of Tech Award has recognized the Chief Executive Officer of Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) Mr. Austin Kwesi Okere with the award ‘Technology Africa Personality…
- 8 Oct 2025
N21trn Illusion: How Banks’ Appetite for Government Debt Chokes Growth
By Blaise Udunze In a healthy economy, banks serve as the arteries through which capital flows to productive enterprises, creating jobs, stimulating innovation, and driving national prosperity. In…
- 28 Jun 2013
Oil Money Fuels Corruption, Conflicts in Nigeria
Peter Carter, United Kingdom’s deputy high commissioner in Nigeria has said that oil and gas mining can deliver transformational change in Nigeria but regretted that revenue from the sector has…
- 24 Sept 2021
Inlaks Group Announces Kyari Bukar as MD/CEO Africa Operations
Foremost ICT infrastructure and systems integrator in Sub-Saharan Africa, Inlaks, has announced that Kyari Bukar has been appointed the new MD/CEO, Africa Operations for the company. An experienced…
- 26 Jan 2025
World Bank Urges CBN to Sustain Inflation Control Measures
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) must sustain efforts to tackle inflation, according to Sameer Matta, senior economist for Nigeria at World Bank. Matta, spoke at the recent launch of the 2025…
- 26 Jun 2025
AfDB Cuts Nigeria’s Growth Projection to 3.2%
Peter Enogb, principal country economist, African Development Bank (AfDB), says the rise in global uncertainty, emanating from increases in global trade tariffs, has slowed Nigeria’s projected growth…
- 13 Apr 2018
DMO Injects N400 billion into Nigeria Economy – DG
Mrs. Patience Oniha, Director-General, Debt Management Office, said in Lagos yesterday that the Federal Government had released about N400 billion government securities into the economy to service…
- 26 Oct 2023
FG May Allow Fintechs Participate in Forex Trading
Federal government is reportedly considering opening up the official foreign exchange market to fintech firms such as Opay, PalmPay, PiggyVest and others. The fintech firms will be allowed as…