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The 30th Nigerian Economic Summit essay competition, themed "Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness, and Stability," aimed at engaging undergraduates in critical discussions about Nigeria's economic future. It provided a platform for young minds to present innovative ideas on how collaboration across various sectors could drive economic growth, improve competitiveness, and ensure stabili...

Nigeria’s energy transition plan is a critical part of its commitment to sustainable development and climate action, as it outlines Nigeria’s ambitious pathway towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. Launched in August 2022 by Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, it focuses on expanding renewable energy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and increasing energy access for its rapidly growing...

The NESG Academy was established to empower citizens with the knowledge needed to understand their roles, rights, and responsibilities for informed participation in governance. It aims to instill the right values for responsible citizenship, ensuring that citizens are actively engaged in civic and political processes to enhance their democratic well-being. We are excited to have the Head, Workforc...

International Literacy Day 2024 emphasizes the theme of "Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace." This aligns with the global recognition of literacy as a foundational skill necessary for human development, inclusive societies, and economic progress. Multilingual education is gaining attention as a critical tool for enhancing communication, mutual understandi...

International Youth Day 2024 centres on the theme "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development," highlighting the transformative power of digital tools and technology in empowering youth to drive sustainable development. This podcast explores how digital innovation can provide opportunities for young people to contribute to and lead sustainable development initiativ...

Why do Nigerians focus disproportionately on the central government even though states are responsible for most first-line public services? On this episode of the #IfNotNowWhen series, Amaka Anku, Africa head at Eurasia Group, chats with Akin Oyebode, minister of finance for Ekiti state, about the historical roots of this mismatch in expectations. The pair discuss the opportunities facing Nigeria’...

Join us for an enlightening discussion on World Population Day 2024 as we delved into the critical issues surrounding population growth in Nigeria. This special podcast episode featured experts and thought leaders who provided valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges posed by Nigeria's rapidly growing population. We began with an exploration of World Population Day, its origins, and...

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) account for 90 percent of businesses, 60 to 70 percent of employment and 50 percent of GDP globally. In Nigeria, MSMEs account for 96.7 percent of businesses, approx. 46 percent of the GDP and employ over 80 percent of the labour force, according to the latest report published by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). Th...

In light of the need to raise awareness and encourage action to protect the environment, June 5 has been earmarked as World Environment Day. This day is celebrated annually, and the theme for 2024 is Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. This theme resonates well with the submissions in the white paper published by the NESG Sustainability Policy Commission in March 2024, “A Pr...

As we reach the five-year mark since the introduction of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), it has been considered necessary to examine the effectiveness of this landmark treaty. This discussion will focus on how the Nigerian economy can strategically position itself to maximise the benefits of the AfCFTA. Leaders of the NESG Trade, Investment and Competitiveness Policy Commiss...

As we approach the five-year mark since the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement on May 30, 2024, it has been considered necessary to examine the effectiveness of this landmark treaty. This discussion will focus on how the Nigerian economy can strategically position itself to maximise the benefits of the AfCFTA. Leaders of the NESG Trade, Investment and Competitiveness Policy Co...

Did the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over-promise and under-deliver in 2023? In this episode of the #IfNotNowWhen series, Amaka Anku, Africa practice head at Eurasia Group, sits with Festus Okoye, INEC’s former head of voter education, to discuss Nigeria’s electoral system and the commission’s performance in the 2023 general elections. They debate the common use of the phrase “...

The theme for World Health Day 2024 is 'My health, my right’. The WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All has found that at least 140 countries recognize health as a human right in their constitution. Yet countries are not passing and putting into practice laws to ensure their populations are entitled to access health services. Without health, a person is denied their right to be contributi...

The theme for World Health Day 2024 is 'My health, my right’. The WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All has found that at least 140 countries recognize health as a human right in their constitution. Yet countries are not passing and putting into practice laws to ensure their populations are entitled to access health services. Without health, a person is denied their right to be contributi...

Why do so many Nigerians believe unverified political and social claims? On this episode of the #IfNotNowWhen series, Amaka Anku, Africa head at Eurasia Group, chats with Babatunde Fashola, former governor of Lagos, about how to debunk these myths through more effective government communication and how to encourage the creation of policy ideas that mobilize Nigerians to achieve collaborative econo...

Why do so many Nigerians believe unverified political and social claims? On this episode of the #IfNotNowWhen series, Amaka Anku, Africa head at Eurasia Group, chats with Babatunde Fashola, former governor of Lagos, about how to debunk these myths through more effective government communication and how to encourage the creation of policy ideas that mobilize Nigerians to achieve collaborative econo...

To commemorate the #WorldWaterDay2024 themed "Water for Peace", we had an engaging conversation with Engineer Nyananso Gabriel Ekanem. Engineer Ekanem is the Thematic Lead, Water and Sanitation Thematic Group of the Infrastructure Policy Commission of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG).

To commemorate the #WorldWaterDay2024 themed "Water for Peace", we had an engaging conversation with Engineer Nyananso Gabriel Ekanem. Engineer Ekanem is the Thematic Lead, Water and Sanitation Thematic Group of the Infrastructure Policy Commission of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG).

Nigeria's northern deserts, central flooding, coastal pollution and erosion, and the ensuing socioeconomic fallout all hint at the severity and veracity of climate change. As a result, swift action is required to mitigate the effects of climate change. Simultaneously, with the population growing at an accelerated rate, more development is required to provide better living circumstances for million...

Nigeria's northern deserts, central flooding, coastal pollution and erosion, and the ensuing socioeconomic fallout all hint at the severity and veracity of climate change. As a result, swift action is required to mitigate the effects of climate change. Simultaneously, with the population growing at an accelerated rate, more development is required to provide better living circumstances for million...

With an estimated 340,000 jobs expected to be produced by 2030 and up to 840,000 jobs by 2060, Nigeria's net-zero route would result in considerable net job creation, with the power, cooking, and transportation sectors accounting for the majority of these jobs. In Nigeria's net-zero pathway, gas will be essential as a transition fuel, especially in the areas of cooking and power, considering that...

With an estimated 340,000 jobs expected to be produced by 2030 and up to 840,000 jobs by 2060, Nigeria's net-zero route would result in considerable net job creation, with the power, cooking, and transportation sectors accounting for the majority of these jobs. In Nigeria's net-zero pathway, gas will be essential as a transition fuel, especially in the areas of cooking and power, considering that...

On this episode, our Policy Innovation Center delved into the theme "Shaping Youth Ambition: The Role of Educational Policies, Programs, and Technology." In this engaging and informative podcast, we're joined by esteemed facilitators from Policy Innovation Centre: Ese Adams, Gender and Inclusion Advisor Akinwumi Akinola, Behavioral Insight Lead Dr. Cornelius Ohonsi, Epidemiologist and Public Healt...

On this episode, our Policy Innovation Center delved into the theme "Shaping Youth Ambition: The Role of Educational Policies, Programs, and Technology." In this engaging and informative podcast, we're joined by esteemed facilitators from Policy Innovation Centre: Ese Adams, Gender and Inclusion Advisor Akinwumi Akinola, Behavioral Insight Lead Dr. Cornelius Ohonsi, Epidemiologist and Public Healt...

The NESG 2024 macroeconomic outlook emphasises the importance of achieving macroeconomic stability, of which inflation and the exchange rate are key determinants.