A brighter future for Nigeria?

Booming oil prices, skilful economic management, the peaceful transfer of power: Nigeria has never looked a better bet for sustainable growth and international competitiveness.

As the government of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua looks forward to its first full year in power, the time is right to ask its key members about their plans. The best place to do that is Economist Conferences’ Fourth Business Roundtable with the Government of Nigeria.

Over the two days of the Roundtable, you will have the chance to assess the new government’s abilities and commitment to reform and economic development. Will its vision to make Nigeria one of the top 20 world economies by 2020 materialise?

Attend the ‘must attend’ event in the Nigerian business year for frank, face-to-face debate between government and business.

Our speakers are drawn from the upper echelons of business and policymaking. They will share insights and experiences as we address the most pressing challenges facing local and international business in Nigeria:

Nigeria’s political and economic challenges are well documented, from corruption to a lacklustre electricity sector. Can the new government muster the political will to master them?
Legal, fiscal, administrative: the new administration has many options for reforms, but where will they focus first?
What can be done to turn around Nigeria’s electricity sector after years of underperformance?
Business needs infrastructure just as much as the country does, so where should government focus its efforts in the year ahead?
Is there scope for further privatisation in Nigeria and if so, where will the process yield greatest results for business?
Why you should attend

Acquire first-hand insights into the policies and plans of Nigeria’s new government
Reinforce your business planning for Nigeria, thanks to analysis and comments from Economist Intelligence Unit experts
Engage Nigeria’s most senior policymakers in face-to-face debate on what your business needs from government
Sharpen your understanding of Nigeria’s political, economic and business prospects both domestically and internationally
Share your opinions with your peers in Nigeria—functional and company heads running some of the country’s most successful businesses
Ensure you are there too—reserve your place today.

As with all Economist Conferences meetings, demand for places is strong and we must allocate them on a strictly first-come-first-served basis. Please make your reservation today.