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Founders Day · TBG @ 10

Economic Resurgence in Nigeria: Enterprise, Tax Responsibility, and the Government's Role

Nigeria is open for business — but is business open for Nigeria?

Event Overview

Thursday, 5 November 2026

5:00pm

WheatBaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos

"Nigeria is open for business — but is business open for Nigeria?"

Part One

Intellectual Discourse

A fireside discussion on economic resurgence, tax reform, security and the digital economy — five pillars, five discussants, one candid room.

Part Two

The 2027 Reveal

Unveiling the 2027 'Made in Nigeria' Annual Discourse. Partners on the night receive first access to 2027 sponsorship opportunities.

Part Three

Awards Night

26 categories recognising excellence across enterprise, leadership, governance, philanthropy, culture and innovation.

Discussants

Five pillars of the discourse

The fireside discussion spans economy and enterprise, tax responsibility, regulation and MSME development, security, and telecoms and the digital economy. Confirmed discussants are being finalised and will be announced here shortly.

Be notified when discussants are announced

Royal Guests

  • Oba Gbolahan Lawal

    Oniru of Iruland

  • Oba Macgregor

    Oba Orile Ilawo

Awards Night

26 award categories

  1. 01Lifetime Achievement Award
  2. 02Award for Enterprise Promotion
  3. 03Outstanding Governor of the Year
  4. 04CEO of the Year
  5. 05Entrepreneur of the Year
  6. 06Business of the Year
  7. 07Public Servant of the Year
  8. 08Legislator of the Year
  9. 09Regulator of the Year
  10. 10Financial Institution of the Year
  11. 11Fintech Innovation Award
  12. 12Telecoms & Digital Economy Award
  13. 13Manufacturer of the Year
  14. 14Made in Nigeria Brand of the Year
  15. 15Agribusiness Excellence Award
  16. 16Energy & Power Sector Award
  17. 17Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Award
  18. 18Construction & Infrastructure Award
  19. 19Real Estate Development Award
  20. 20Philanthropy & Social Impact Award
  21. 21Women in Leadership Award
  22. 22Young Achiever of the Year
  23. 23Traditional Institution Leadership Award
  24. 24Arts, Culture & Creative Industry Award
  25. 25Media Excellence Award
  26. 26Kajola Spirit Award for Collective Prosperity

RSVP

Register your interest

Seats at Founders Day are limited and allocated through partners and invitation. Share your details and sponsorship tier interest, and we'll be in touch with full details.