Programme

Presentation of success stories

9:30am – 10:00am: Creative Industry

Celebrating the successful collaboration between LAFAAAC & Edojobs

10:00am – 10:30am

French start-up Koolboks’ success in Nigeria

10:30am – 11:15am: Session 1

Opportunities in France for Nigerian Companies (regulations; cross border business; talents sourcing)

France has positioned itself as the hub for foreign direct investments in Europe and is on the path to maintaining this leading position for the third consecutive year. How can Nigerian companies explore the French market, as their European Hub? This session will provide insights and answers to the major questions Nigerian companies might have when considering setting up in Europe – with France as the gateway.

11:15am – 11:45pm: Session 2:

Navigating foreign exchange bottlenecks in Nigeria

One main challenge today facing foreign businesses in Nigeria is access to foreign exchange. What solutions can be envisaged, and how can foreign investors and companies (and their local counterparts) explore innovative approaches to the foreign exchange issues?

11:45pm – 12:15pm: Session 3:

Bridging the consumer-demand gap (Energy, Agriculture, Distribution)

Nigeria’s population is projected to grow to 264 million people by 2030, this would put it amongst the top 10 most populous countries in the World. How can investors and companies position to capture this market? How can the market friction due to logistics be addressed so that goods and services can reach customers, even in underserved areas?

12:15pm – 12:30pm: Appreciation