Stakeholders have intensified calls for the removal of infrastructure bottlenecks and policy barriers threatening Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030, as preparations heighten for the 2025 Annual National Conference of the Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP).
The two-day event, scheduled for October 18 and 19, 2025, at Orchid Hotels, Lekki, Lagos, is expected to bring together top government officials, economic experts, technocrats, and business leaders to explore strategies for sustainable growth.
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and his team will lead discussions on stabilizing the economy and implementing measures that can drive inclusive development.
Organizers say the conference will focus on practical solutions to mitigate infrastructure deficits and accelerate the nation’s economic transformation agenda.
According to FiBOP, the theme of the conference aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of positioning Nigeria among the world’s top 20 economies through innovation, investment, and technology-driven growth.
A key aspect of the discussions will center on how Nigeria can diversify away from oil dependence by expanding opportunities in technology, renewable energy, insurance, agriculture, and services.
The conference is also designed to outline strategies for mutual accountability among public and private sector actors and attract targeted investments critical to achieving the $1 trillion GDP milestone.
Several corporate organizations have already declared their support for the conference, with Cornerstone Insurance Plc, NGX Group, Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), and National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) joining as strategic partners.
Other sponsors include emPLE Insurance, Universal Insurance, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nestlé Nigeria Plc, and leading banks such as Zenith Bank, Polaris Bank, and Fidelity Bank.
Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, Mr. Godson Ikoro, expressed optimism that this year’s edition will produce actionable recommendations for economic policymakers. He said FiBOP is committed to “delivering a utilitarian and impactful conference that will advance Nigeria’s trillion-dollar economy vision.”
In his remarks, FiBOP President, Mr. Charles Onwuatogwu, lauded the growing support from corporate organizations and urged more stakeholders to participate in the initiative to accelerate economic prosperity and improve living standards.
He assured partners and sponsors of robust media exposure and publicity, emphasizing that collaboration among institutions remains key to achieving sustainable national development.
FiBOP, a Corporate Affairs Commission–registered body, comprises experienced online publishers and editors committed to promoting balanced, factual, and development-oriented economic reporting.
The association’s annual national conference has become a major platform for policy dialogue and thought leadership on issues critical to Nigeria’s economic and social advancement.
By providing a forum for dialogue between government, private sector players, and the media, FiBOP hopes to strengthen national consensus on policies that can propel the country toward its trillion-dollar economic goal.
