For more than a decade, the BusinessDay CEO Forum has established itself as one of Nigeria’s most influential invitation-only gatherings of business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and investors.
The forum convenes senior decision-makers from across the public and private sectors to engage in high-level dialogue on the economic forces shaping the country’s future.
Over the years, it has become a trusted platform for thought leadership, strategic insight, and practical solutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economic competitiveness.
The 2026 edition, themed “From Stability to Shared Prosperity,” reflects a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s economic journey. Following significant macroeconomic adjustments and structural reforms across fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policy, the national conversation is shifting toward how stability can translate into broad-based prosperity for businesses, regions, and citizens.
Past editions have hosted Harvard’s Professor Michael Porter, Dominic Barton (former Global CEO of McKinsey), Rich Lesser (Global CEO, BCG), and Professor Paul Collier of Oxford. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Our Objectives
What this forum sets out to achieve
01
Foster Knowledge Sharing
Enable leaders to exchange valuable insights that drive value creation.
02
Encourage Dialogue
Create an exclusive forum for the unhindered exchange of innovative ideas.
03
Develop Leadership
Curate discussions that scale executive capacity through high-calibre panellists.
04
Expand Networks
Forge new business relationships and uncover potential partnerships.
05
Drive Results
Leverage BusinessDay’s media reach to keep the issues at the forefront of policy.
A seat at the table starts here.
