Driving Trade and Investment in Africa's Largest Economy; Nigeria under the AfCFTA...

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Tomorrow: November 27th, 2020 at 9am CST - Chicago (4pm in Nigeria), I will host the Nigeria Investment Conference (NIC) themed: Nigeria Beyond Oil: Growing Regional & Global Trade under the #AfCFTA. Nigeria is Africa's largest economy and known as an "Oil rich" nation. However, what is less known about this country are the ripe trade and investment opportunities in the Non-oil sectors. This event brings to you leading figures at the forefront of advancing and growing Nigeria's Non-Oil resources through rapid industrialization.

"The conversations we are having is not just another event but we are igniting a dialogue to educate diaspora, foreign investors and Nigerians on how and where to grow trade under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) within Africa's Largest Economy; Nigeria. Transformation and growth begins at the grassroots level and the State and the Local governments are the engine of economic development. I am excited to host such leaders at the forefront of advancing trade and investments in Nigerian's Non-Oil sectors." Toyin Umesiri, CEO Nazaru and Organizer.

This event would be held and hosted virtually on the Trade with Africa® Network platform - https://www.nazaru.trade and is a gathering of Policy Makers, Investors, Trade Experts, Nigerians in Diaspora to Accelerate Trade & FDI under the #AfCFTA. Watch this video below addressed to Nigerians in Diaspora by NIDCOM a government Agency of Nigeria and continue reading for more speaker information...


When you register here for this event your registration also includes access to the Trade with Africa® Platform where you will network before the event and also after the webinar with other business and government stakeholders from around the world. The NIGERIA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE (NIC) is convened by Nazaru LLC., a U.S.A based company that connects the world to African nations through trade and investment facilitation, market insights, trade events, consulting and training. Nazaru LLC. is also the founder and convener of the acclaimed Trade with Africa Business Summit and The AFCFTA Roundtable.

Event Schedule:

  • Day 1 (2hrs): Friday, Nov. 27th 9am - 11am CST (Chicago) = (4pm - 6pm Nigeria)
  • Day 2 (2hrs): Saturday, Nov. 28th 9am - 11am CST (Chicago) = (4pm - 6pm Nigeria)

Start Time in Other Time Zones: EST - 10am | South Africa - 5pm | London 3pm | Cairo – 5pm | Pacific (US) - 6am | Eastern (US) - 10am | Kenya - 6pm

You are invited to register to join us on Nov. 27th & 28th! 

Speakers & Discussion Topics:

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I will open the event by sharing Strategic insights on how the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), which Nigeria has recently retified, opens up new and dynamic opportunities for foreign investors, Nigerians and the Diaspora. I will also share global and regional trade and investment facilitation mechanisms that can help accelerate such engagements.

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Honorable (Chief) Oneya will bring to us information on the Kano - Lagos State partnerships. According to Hon. Oneya - In 2017 both Lagos State and Kano State (Nigeria's epicenters of trade) signed a partnership:

  • To create awareness on both State Governments’ investment climate and policy thrust;
  • Increase interstate investments and explore new opportunities
  • Create a platform for dialogue to attract potential investors in both States
  • Create larger opportunities to attract bigger investors
  • Explore emerging investment ideas with stakeholders/ target audience
  • Collective collaboration for better security, and infrastructure, etc.
  • And the Ease of doing business in Lagos, Kano and the country at large

During this event you will learn more about how to leverage the trade and investment opportunities these State partnerships unlocks for interested investors, Nigerians and businesses.


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Barrister Kola Awe is a dynamic Business Executive and also serves as Chairman of the Export Group - The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA). In this role he has responsibility for Capacity Mobilization of the Private Sector. During this event I will engage with him in an interview-style format to understand challenges and opportunities through extensive Q and A. We will address specific sector performance and opportunities for growth to attract FDI.

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Mr. Arnold Jackson leads the Enugu Regional Office of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) within which ABA - the Manufacturing epicenter of Nigeria exist. He will bring to our attendees growth, trade and investment opportunities within the States he covers and specific growth sectors and commodities with export potentials 

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and others...

Yes - I know many by now already have what is termed "ZOOM fatigue"... we are all swamped with daily Zoom meetings and calls... this event is being kept as short as possible (2 hours each day). Our events typically last longer but we want to keep engagements high with maximum impact so after the event concludes on Saturday the conversations and engagements will continue on the Trade with Africa® Network in a private group created for all those looking to learn how to trade with or invest in Nigeria. Stakeholders are there from government agencies and the private sector to address your questions. Register HERE.

I have to say a big thank you to the Nigerian Consulate General - New York for their partnership and support on a successful engagement. As nations around the world work diligently to recover economically from the impact of Covid-19 it creates a unique opportunity for us to support in addressing underlining challenges through PPPs and form new and dynamic partnerships and collaborations. I invite you to be a part of this journey to advancing trade and investments. REGISTER HERE!

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