Doing business in nigeria conference 2025

THEME:

Navigating the Storm:

Thriving in a Transforming Nigeria

DBNC was established in 2021 by Linda Uneze the managing partner of Maurice Xandra Solutions. This platform was created to promote experience sharing among business professionals in a bid to equip potiential investors, entrepreneurs.

2025 Conference Highlights

1 Business Pitch for Grant

2 Panel Discussions

3 Keynote Addresses

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DBNC 2025 Event

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2025 Keynote/Fireside Chat/Special Address

The keynotes speakers will address the following topics respectively: Driving Business Innovation Amidst Complex Market Forces; Business Reimagined: Embracing Opportunities in Uncertain Times; Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs, the Founder’s Perspective; This is Nigeria: Changing the Narrative for Businesses to Thrive; Strategic Partnerships: How Nigerian Businesses Can Scale Globally

Tonye Cole

Tonye Cole

Co-Founder,
Sahara Group

Joellen Gorg

JoEllen Gorg

U.S. Consulate
Acting Consul General
Fola Aiyesimoju

Fola Aiyesimoju

Group Managing Director,
UAC of Nigeria Plc.

Paul Onwuanibe

Paul Onwuanibe

Group CEO,
Landmark Africa Group
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Dr Jumoke Oduwole

Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
Honorable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Future Africa
CEO

2025 Panel Session 1

Accessing Finance in Challenging Times: Opportunities for Nigerian Businesses

Jude

Jude Chiemeka

Nigerian Exchange Limited
CEO

Catherine

Catherine Uju Ifejika

Brittania-U Nigeria Limited
CEO
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Adeniyi Adenubi
VFD Group Plc
Co-Founder
Adesuwa
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes
Aruwa Capital
Managing Partner
Dr. Inalegwu Adoga
Dr. Inalegwu Adoga
Champion Breweries Plc
MD
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Katharina Link

Pulse Africa
CEO

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Business Pitch

There will be a call for business pitch to promote job creation and build wealth for the youth and the nation.

Pre-screening of entries will be conducted by an independent audit entity before the conference and four businesses will be selected to present live to a panel of judges on the day of the conference.

A winner will be given grant of 5m. The grant will be given in three tranches tied to predetermined milestones.

50%

To Milestone

30%

To Milestone

20%

To Milestone

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2025 Panel Session 2

Staying Ahead: How Technology Helps Businesses Adapt and Thrive

Guillaume Niarfeix
Guillaume Niarfeix

SPIE West Africa
Managing Director

Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka

Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka

MTN Nigeria
Chief Marketing Officer
Ifeanyi Akosionu
Ifeanyi Akosionu
Inq
Managing Director
Mark Igbinedion
Mark Igbinedion

Distinct.ai
Founder & CEO

Sophie Ejegi
Sophie Ejegi
Loatsad Promomedia
Managing Director
Tanwa Ashiru

Tanwa Ashiru

Master of Ceremony

Looking to Pitch to
Potential Investors?

Send us your Business Pitch using this information.

To Participate, follow these steps:

1. Register to attend with the link: Click here

2. Submit your application in powerpoint {PPT} format. Click here

Ensure your application contain the following details:

 Introduction      Problem Solving        Market Size/Opportunity

Product/Traction      Team/Competition      Financials/Investment

Deadline extended to:

March 30th, 2025

MEET
THE
JUDGES

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Paul Onwuanibe

Group CEO, Landmark
Africa Group

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Hansatu Adegbite
Executive Director, WimBiz
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Ayo Adegboye, PhD.

Group CEO, Arravo

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The registration fee for the DBNC conference has been discounted to N30,000.00 for those who register early.