In a world facing economic disparity and sustainability challenges, collaboration and innovation are essential. This April, a significant chapter in Nigeria’s business narrative will unfold at the Nigeria Business Summit, hosted by Stanbic IBTC.

The summit is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, April 1 and 2, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. It will offer businesses, policymakers, and entrepreneurs an opportunity to converge, exchange ideas, and ignite meaningful progress for national growth and sustainability.

A Gathering of Visionaries

The summit's theme, ‘Nigeria Means Business: Powering Sectors, Growing Sustainable SMEs & Unlocking Global Trade’, reflects a commitment to supporting business growth from multiple angles. Over the two days, conversations will blend sector insights with the realities facing both large businesses and SMEs, creating a platform for data, experience, and practical guidance.

High-Level Insights and Sector-Focused Conversations

Day One will feature high-level discussions on today’s economic landscape. Participants will gain perspectives on Africa’s evolving trade environment, the state of the Nigerian business economy, sector opportunities, and sustainable growth pipelines. The Africa Trade Barometer presentation will offer data-driven insights on trade dynamics.

Breakout sessions will explore key sectors such as agribusiness, Africa-China & Middle East trade, renewable energy, and ICT. These focused conversations will highlight practical approaches, emerging opportunities, and real challenges businesses face.

A Day for SMEs

Day Two shifts focus to SMEs. The morning opens with a masterclass on accessing finance, covering required documents, collateral, and common reasons for loan application failures. This will be followed by a discussion on the SME economy, exploring trends shaping small business growth.

The program continues with sessions on female enterprise, market access, customer expansion, and building a sustainable brand. The event culminates in an SME exhibition, showcasing innovative products and solutions to support enterprise growth and offering practical, actionable opportunities for attendees to engage and network.

Shaping the Future Together

Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries are encouraged to attend this summit to connect, learn, and build. It is a platform to collaborate, get answers to pressing issues, and meet with leaders shaping Nigeria’s business economy.

Registration is available via this link: this link. More information about the Nigeria Business Summit by Stanbic IBTC can be found at www.stanbicibtc.com.