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Eurocham Nigeria Hosts 2025 Annual Stakeholder Conference, Explores Growth in a Post-Reform Economy
Eurocham Nigeria Hosts 2025 Annual Stakeholder Conference, Explores Growth in a Post-Reform Economy
By: Michael Mike
European businesses in the country, members of the diplomatic community, business leaders from the private sector and policy makers have met to discuss Nigeria’s economic reforms and their impact on business and investment.
According to a statement on Tuesday by European Union, they met in Lagos at the annual stakeholders’ conference of Eurocham Nigeria (The European Business Chamber), participants also engaged in meaningful dialogue on fostering sustainable growth in a transforming economic landscape.
With the theme “Achieving Growth Post-Reforms,” the conference addressed critical areas such as trade, aviation and tourism, energy, finance, and workforce transformation, highlighting opportunities for collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Welcoming participants to the conference, President of Eurocham Nigeria, Mr. Yann Gilbert, stressed the organisation’s role in advocating for policies that drive economic growth and enhance EU-Nigeria business relations.
In a keynote speech, the Honorary President of EurochamNigeria and the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, restated the EU’s commitment to Nigeria’s economic transformation. He outlined ongoing efforts to bolster trade relations and unlock investment potential, positioning Nigeria as a key partner in the region. He also introduced the EU-Eurocham Support Grant, an initiative aimed at strengthening private-sector growth in Nigeria.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), in a second keynote address delivered by his Special Adviser on Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Janet Oputa, highlighted the aviation sector’s role in driving economic expansion. In the speech themed “Aviation: A Catalyst for Post-Reform Growth inNigeria”, she spoke on ongoing infrastructure developments and the investment opportunities emerging in Nigeria’s air transport industry.
A major highlight of the conference was a presentation by Ms. Danelee Masia, Director Economist for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa at Deutsche Bank, on “Nigeria: A Path to Renewed Growth, in which she provided a macroeconomic overview of Nigeria’s recovery, touching on key fiscal reforms, foreign exchange policy adjustments, and investment trends shaping the country’s future.
Also addressing the conference, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, Director General of PEBEC, shed light on the government’s ongoing ease-of-doing-business reforms, while Mr. Olufemi Modupe Awoyemi, Founder of Proshare Limited, discussed financial sector developments and emerging investment opportunities in his remark.
A thought-provoking panel discussion, moderated by IfeomaFinnih, brought together industry leaders to examine how businesses can navigate and thrive in Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape. The panel discussed on Insights on energy sector reforms and investment prospects; the role of tourism and travel in post-reform economic growth; workforce transformation and the future of talent development; the importance of public-private sector collaboration; and business policy reforms and regulatory improvements, with a focus on the impact of policy shifts, investment incentives, and strategies for ensuring long-term economic stability.
Eurocham Nigeria remains focussed on fostering stronger partnerships between Nigeria and the European business community, recommitting itself to supporting pro-business policies, advocating for regulatory improvements, and driving initiatives that enhance economic cooperation between Nigeria and the EU.
Eurocham Nigeria (The European Business Chamber) is a leading platform representing European businesses operating in Nigeria. Committed to fostering strong economic ties between Nigeria and the European Union, Eurochamadvocates for business-friendly policies, facilitates industry dialogue, and supports initiatives that drive sustainable growth and investment. Through its events, policy engagements, and business support services, Eurocham Nigeria continues to strengthen the European business community’s contribution to Nigeria’s economic development.
Eurocham Nigeria Hosts 2025 Annual Stakeholder Conference, Explores Growth in a Post-Reform Economy
Three Fulani women abducted by gunmen in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast three Fulani women were abducted by armed hoodlums who attacked Awi village, a Fulani/Hausa camp near Omu-Aran, under sporadic gunfire.
Sources disclosed that the incident occurred on June 29 at about 1:00 a.m. and was reported later that morning by one Danbare Sarki Fulani, a community leader.
The victims were identified as: Halimi Kadiri, Gaaje Yusuf, and a nursing mother Maria Isah. All the victims are said to be of Fulani Bororo origin.
Upon receipt of the report at about 10:00 a.m., a team security operatives and members of the local vigilante group was immediately mobilised to the scene and began combing the nearby forests,” the statement said.
Additionally, the Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS) team attached to Omu-Aran, alongside neighbouring Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and local vigilantes, have launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation aimed at locating the victims and apprehending the perpetrators.
Police sources confirmed that investigation is ongoing and assured the public of continued efforts to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted women and restoration of peace in the area.
Three Fulani women abducted by gunmen in Kwara
Troops neutralise 2 ISWAP insurgents planting IEDs on Borno highway
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, have neutralised two suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attempting to plant Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along a critical highway in Borno State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Monday that the ambush operation occurred along the strategic Trans-Timbuktu (TT) corridor, extending towards the Katarko–Goniri axis.
The sources said that the operation was conducted following credible intelligence on the movement of a terrorist IED-laying party along the route.
“During the encounter, troops engaged the terrorists in a brief but decisive firefight, killing two insurgents and forcing others to flee.
“Items recovered at the scene included two AK-47 rifles, several magazines, a motorcycle, and materials intended for constructing IEDs. Equipment designed to cut through tarred roads for the concealment of explosives was also found.
“The swift response by the troops not only thwarted a potential attack on military and civilian vehicles but also helped to secure a major supply route frequently targeted by terrorists,” a security source said.
The military has since intensified patrols and route clearance operations in the general area to prevent further attempts by the insurgents.
Troops neutralise 2 ISWAP insurgents planting IEDs on Borno highway
Bandits kill two, abduct four in Katsina community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two persons and abducted four others in a late-night attack on Gidan Tamba village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident, which occurred on June 29 at about 10:45 p.m., threw the quiet rural community into panic as the gunmen stormed the area and opened fire indiscriminately.
One of the victims, Ashiru Shafiu, aged 60, was reportedly shot dead on the spot, while another resident, Suleiman Yusuf, also 60, collapsed during the raid and later died of cardiac arrest. Both were rushed to the General Hospital in Kankara, where they were confirmed dead.
In addition to the fatalities, four residents were abducted during the attack. They have been identified as: Kazeem Nuhu, Shafiu Aliyu, Rama Dan Mallam and Ummah Abdulwahab.
The attackers reportedly arrived on motorcycles and disappeared into the surrounding forest with the kidnapped victims.
Bandits kill two, abduct four in Katsina community
Three Fulani women abducted by gunmen in Kwara
Troops neutralise 2 ISWAP insurgents planting IEDs on Borno highway
Bandits kill two, abduct four in Katsina community
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