As Nigeria continues to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s most significant economic and commercial hubs—with a GDP of approximately $470 billion, the largest on the continent —the development of efficient trade and investment ecosystems is becoming central to unlocking growth, deepening regional integration, and enhancing its role as a gateway to West Africa. Strategic infrastructure, strengthened logistics networks, and more predictable regulatory frameworks will be critical to enabling the efficient movement of goods, services, and capital across the country and into regional markets.
This comes at a time when Nigeria’s trade footprint continues to expand, with total exports exceeding $50–60 billion annually, alongside growing momentum in diversification—evidenced by non-oil exports reaching a record $6.1 billion in 2025. At the same time, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a significant opportunity, opening access to a market of over 1.3 billion people across 54 countries, positioning Nigeria to scale its role in regional and global value chains.
Hosted in partnership with AG Mortgage Bank, this session will explore how government, investors, and the private sector can work together to accelerate the development of key trade corridors linking ports, industrial and manufacturing hubs, and inland markets. Discussions will focus not only on infrastructure investment and trade facilitation, but also on improving project bankability, unlocking private capital, and creating commercially viable platforms that support more resilient and competitive value chains.
Moderator
Bola Tinubu
Country Managing Partner | DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria
Speakers
Benson Adenuga
Head of Office & Coverage Director, Nigeria | British International Investment
Ngozi Anyogu
Chief Executive Officer | AG Mortgage Bank
Binay Saraf
Director - Zone Development | Lagos Free Zone
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