Maggie discusses with Amaka Anku of Eurasia Group on the Chinese incursion in Africa, the Security situation for Western Investors investing in Africa, US Government initiatives for Africa, and how best the US Government can be a partner to African Governments.

US - Africa Relations

This episode highlights Ecosystem Restoration in recognition of the World Environment day celebrated on the 5th of June with the themes “Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.”  Amaka Onyemelukwe, Director of Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability shares what Coca-Cola does in ensuring its products do not impact the environment negatively, best practices on building sustainable ecosystems as well as thoughts on policies in this area.

Environment & Sustainability (1)

In this episode, Vicky Akai the Director-General of  Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry shares her thoughts with Maggie on the increasing role of Chambers of Commerce in driving advocacy and enabling environment for private sector. Interesting conversations on the role of data in advocacy as well as empowering and equipping Women-owned businesses in Nigeria ahead of the AFCFTA  through market access and capacity building.

Advocacy For Private Sector Episode

Since its presentation before the legislature in 2008, the Petroleum Industry Bill was passed into law on 16 August 2021. The Bill, now an Act, makes far reaching changes to the structure of Nigeria's energy industry. 

In this episode, we will be discussing the history of the PIA, a summary of its provisions, perceived challenges to its implementation, and its impact on the future of energy in Nigeria with Taiwo Oyedele. Taiwo Oyedele is the Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PwC. He is the Thematic Lead for the Public Finance & Taxation Policy Commission of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group; Chairman of the Taxation & Fiscal Policy Faculty Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; member of the Nigerian Taxation Standards Board; and a member of the Ministerial Committee on the implementation of Nigeria’s National Tax Policy.
More on Taiwo Oyedele here https://www.pwc.com/ng/en/contacts/t/taiwo-oyedele.html

The Petroleum Industry Act 2021

One of the indicators that drive foreign investments is the perceived stability of the desired Country for investment and the current heated polity in Nigeria may have cast a shadow on investors' confidence in the country. 

Across the African Continent, various groups have sprung up due to economic, social, political, and environmental factors and have led to armed conflict.  

Listen to Maggie discussing with revered political activists such as Prof Pat Utomi and Nimah Arigbabu, share their perspectives on how peace and economic growth go hand in hand and the role of the private sector and Federal Government in creating a sustainable environment.

As a follow-up, The American Business Council and partners will be hosting a webinar titled 'The Imperative of Peace for a Successful Economy'. This is to engage critical stakeholder groups in a forum to underscore the need for a peaceful society where lives and businesses can thrive as well as encourage Nigerian institutions to partake in peacemaking processes/programmes. 

Date: 25 October 2021  Time: 3 pm WAT

The Speakers at the event include:
Dr. Kayode Fayemi - Governor, Ekiti State
Dr. Garba Abari - DG, @Nigerian Orientation Agency 
Dipo Faulkner - President, American Business Council
Abidemi David Edmond - CRO, @The Nedola Initiative Ltd  
Dr. Ayo Teriba - CEO, @Economic Associates 
Prof. Pat Utomi - Founder, @Centre for Values in Leadership
Nimah Arigbabu - Founder and Public Policy Analyst, @NGVoices
Dr. Bello Kankarofi - Ex-Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, APCON

Register to attend via this link – https://bit.ly/3Bw6Rrt.

The Imperatives Of Peace For A Successful Economy

The global animation market size was valued at US$ 354.7 billion in 2020. Since the creation of the Black Panther comic into a movie, we have seen a burgeoning of interests and investments into African Content. These facts make one curious to know how the  Nigerian comic and animation industry taken hold of the global demand.

Listen to Jide Martin, CEO and Founder of Comic Republic speak with us on Nigeria's Animation Industry and Prospects for Growth.

Nigeria's Animation Industry: Prospects for Growth

On this episode, Tejaswi - General Manager, Strategic Marketing and Business Development at Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) shares insights on the development, which is integrated with Lekki Deep Sea Port (first of its kind in Nigeria) and well-positioned to address the port challenges in Lagos.

Lagos Free Zone developed by Tolaram, enhances the competitiveness of Nigeria as an investment destination and offers unique advantages to Nigeria's manufacturing and logistics sector.

Lagos Free Zone

At the American Business Council, our key focus for World International Womens’ Month is to break the gender bias with positive visibility and focus. In this episode, the guest speakers share their success stories as leaders in the sectors they play in, how they found themselves in such fields (Tech, Energy, Insurance, Franchising, Healthcare), and the impact they make in society.

IWD - Showcasing Female Leadership Success Stories

On this episode, we delve deep into the civil society organizations as important agents to the societal development in democratic countries. We also discuss the new modern equipment adopted in the 2023 Nigeria elections.

The Role Of Civil Society And Technology In Nigeria

On this episode, Dr. Yemi Kale gives us an insight on the debt issues Nigeria faces and offer solutions to how the country can rectify the problem as a new government is on the horizon.

Nigeria's Debt - Help Or Undertaker?

Every second and last Tuesday's of the month, the hosts will offer sharp insights on how business works in Nigeria with a deep dive into the biggest stories in business and policy. They will also make bold predictions across various sectors of the economy. 
This podcast is brought to you by the American Business Council, the voice of American Investors in the Country.

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