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This is a fully sponsored event, registration is free and strictly by invitation only. Limited places available, so register early.
Thursday, 26-28th April, 2012
Venue: The Dome, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
THEME: "Integrating the South – South for Sustainable Development"
We are pleased to confirm that this special event will take place on 26-28th April, 2012. You are cordially invited to book these event dates in your diary and plan towards attending the 2nd South- South Economic Development Summit. The 2nd South-South Economic Summit which is being organised by the BRACED Commission in partnership with the State Governments of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Edo and Delta under the auspices of the BRACED Commission. The event venue is the Dome in Asaba, Delta State. The theme for the 2012 event is "Integrating the South-South for Sustainable Development" will focus on infrastructural Development, Agriculture, Environment, Oil and Gas, Power, Education, Manpower, Mass Housing and Human Capacity Development and Tourism in the region.
Distinguished Special Guest of Honour
HE. President Goodluck E Jonathan GCFR, Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Special Keynote Speaker
HE President Paul Kagame, Commander-in-Chief, Republic of Rwanda
Special State Presentations featuring investment opportunities and new deals from the government will be made by the following:
Prof Barth Nnaji, Minister of Power
Diezani Allison –Madueke, Hon. Minister of Petroleum
H.E. Rt. Hon. Seriake Dickson Governor, Bayelsa State,
HE. Senator Liyel Imoke, Governor, Cross Rivers State,
H.E Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Governor, Edo State,
H.E Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, Governor, Delta State,
H.E. Rt Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Ameachi, Governor, Rivers State,
H.E. Chief (Dr) Godswill Obot Akpabio, Governor, Akwa Ibom State ,
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance
Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Natural Resources
During this program Governors of the six states make presentations on the priority business opportunities in Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Bayelsa, Edo and Akwa Ibom states while Cabinet Ministers will make sectoral presentations on Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Gas Master Plan, Aviation, Ports, Solid Minerals, agriculture and ICT amongst others. Subsequently there will be many opportunities for private one-to-one business meetings between investors, local partners and top government officials. Specific projects will be presented, discussed and endorsed for development. Registered corporate delegates who confirm their corporate request for meetings to be scheduled will be advised as may be appropriate on this occasion.
RSVP
In order to reserve your place as delegate or sponsor or other enquiries, kindly reply by email, call or contact the following:
Ambassador Joe Keshi
The Director General, BRACED COMMISSION
1 Alalibo Avenue, Off Abana St. Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Tel: +234(0)7060690242 | +234(0)8135259657 | +234(0)8038565047 | +2348033955194 | +2348033129145 | +2347032289366 I +447979383259
For registration please register online at the South-South Economic Development Summit website: www.southsouth.com.ng
Or Email directly: christian@businessinafricaevents.com ; vivian@businessinnigeriaevents.com
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Nigeria Economic & Financial Markets Conference 2012
Venue: Bloomberg Auditorium, 39-45 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PQ
Date: Friday, 23rd March, 2012. Time: 9.00am – 5pm.
Program concept: Even during the most challenging market conditions of recent years, Nigeria’s growth story has often presented increasingly attractive opportunities for corporate financiers, sovereign investors, corporations and financial intermediaries. This comprehensive one-day conference will highlight the emerging prospects in the recent economic challenges, insight into security issues, sustained reforms updates and the new commercial opportunities arising from the on-going change and modernization in Africa’s largest and fastest growing market.
Some Confirmed Speakers include the following:
Colin Nutt, Vice Chairman, Barclays Bank Plc
John Gibling, Managing Director, Standard & Poor’s
Patrick Walsh, Director ACP, European Investment Bank
Richard Fox, Head Sovereign Ratings Group, Fitch Ratings
Emeka Onwuka, Chairman, Enterprise Bank Nigeria Limited
Segun Agbaje, Group Managing Director, GT Bank Nigeria Plc
Oscar Onyema, Director General, Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE)
Reginald Ihejiahi, Group Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Nigeria Plc
Godwin Emefiele, Group Managing Director, Zenith Bank Nigeria Plc
Ann Grant, Vice Chairman, Capital Markets, Standard Chartered Bank
Dr Paul Wheeler, Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Phillips Oduoza, Group Managing Director, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc
Charles Boamah, Vice President - Finance, African Development Bank (AfDB)
Ms Arunma Oteh, Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Mustafa Chike-Obi, Managing Director, Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON)
Suleiman Barau, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria and Coordinator, Financial System Strategy 2020
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Hon. Minister of Finance and Coordinator, Nigeria Economic Management Team (tbc)
RSVP
For enquiries on sponsorship, speaking opportunities and registration please contact:
BusinessinAfrica Events UK (BIAE) Ltd.
3 Abercorn Mansions, 17 Abercorn Place, London NW8 9DY, United Kingdom
Email: christian@businessinafricaevents.com
Website: www.businessinafricaevents.com
Tel: +44(0)7979383259; +44(0)7424646769
+234-(0)8033955194; +234-(0)8033129145 |
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Thursday 15th – Saturday 17th March, 2012
Venue: The Dome, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
THEME: "Integrating the South – South for Sustainable Development"
We are pleased to confirm that this special event previously set for November 2011, is now rescheduled for 15-17th March 2012. You are cordially invited to book these event dates in your diary and plan towards attending the 2nd South- South Economic Development Summit. The 2nd South-South Economic Summit which is being organised by the BRACED Commission in partnership with the State governments of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Edo and Delta will take place in Asaba, Delta State with the theme of "Integrating the South-South for Sustainable Development" will focus on infrastructural Development, Agriculture, Environment, Oil and Gas, Power, Education, Manpower, Mass Housing and Human Capacity Development and Tourism in the region.
Distinguished Special Guest of Honour
HE. President Goodluck E Jonathan GCFR
Special State Presentations featuring investment opportunities and new deals from the government will be made by the following:
Prof Barth Nnaji, Minister of Power
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Minister of Finance
Deziani Allison –Madueke, Minister of Petroleum
H.E Chief Timipre Sylva, Governor, Bayelsa State,
HE. Senator Liyel Imoke, Governor, Cross Rivers State,
H.E Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Governor, Edo State,
H.E Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, Governor, Delta State,
H.E. Rt Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Ameachi, Governor, Rivers State,
H.E. Chief (Dr) Godswill Obot Akpabio, Governor, Akwa Ibom State ,
Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Natural Resources
During this program, Ministers and Governors will be making presentations on the priority business opportunities in Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Bayelsa, Edo and Akwa Ibom states while Cabinet Ministers will make sectoral presentations on Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Gas Master Plan, Aviation, Ports, Solid Minerals, agriculture and ICT amongst others. Subsequently there will be many opportunities for private one-to-one business meetings between investors, local partners and top government officials. Specific projects will be presented, discussed, negotiated and possibly endorsed for development. Closer to the event dates, registered corporate delegates will be requested to confirm their corporate request for meetings to be scheduled as may be appropriate on this occasion.
In order to reserve your place as delegate or sponsor or other enquiries, kindly reply by email, call or contact the following:
RSVP
Ambassador Joe Keshi
The Director General, BRACED COMMISSION
1 Alalibo Avenue, Off Abana St. Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Tel: +234(0)7060690242 | +234(0)8135259657 | +234(0)8038565047 | +2348033955194 | +2348033129145 | +447979383259
For online registration please visit the Summit website: www.bracedcommission.org
Email: summit@bracedcommission.org; christian@businessinafricaevents.com
Visa assistance and support will be provided to delegates whom need it.
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Special Invitation to the 17th Nigerian Economic Summit Meeting
The Nigeria Economic Summit Group cordially requests the pleasure of your company to its 17th annual investment meeting highlights.
Date: 10-12th November, 2011.
Venue: Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, FCT
Time: 9am – 5pm Daily
Event Programme Structure:
• Presidential Policy Dialogue with Global CEOs
• Session on Nigeria’s place in the global economy
• Session on Nigeria’s economic and Investment Agenda
• State Presentations by Governors
• Economic Sector Presentations by Cabinet Ministers
Distinguished Special Guest of Honour
HE President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR
Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria
RSVP
For Delegate Registration or Sponsorship, please contact
Director General, The Nigerian Economic Summit Group Limited
Maku House (Ist Floor), 109, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +234-1-4618869-70; +2348055893979; +2348129181965; +2348033955194; +447979383259
Email: fnj@nesgroup.org, nweke.frank@gmail.com, or feyi.fatona@nesgroup.org, or christian@businessinafricaevents.com;
Website: http://www.nigerianeconomicsummit.org
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We cordially request the pleasure of your company to the
East African Global Trade and Investment Forum 2011.
Date: 13th -14th October, 2011. Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: The Commonwealth Club, 25 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5AP
Closest Underground/Tube station: Embankment Station. Telephone +44 (0)20 7766 9200
Confirmed Distinguished Key Speakers on this occasion include:
Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank (AfDB)
Prof Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, FUNAS, Governor, Bank of Uganda
Solomon Asamoah, Deputy CEO and VP, African Finance Corporation (AFC)
Vivienne Yeda Apopo, Director General, East African Development Bank (EADB)
Brad Koen, Managing Director & Head of Global Coverage, Standard Bank
Mark Smith, Managing Director, Emerging Markets, Travelex Partners
Joseph S Kitamirike, Chief Executive Officer, Ugandan Stock Exchange
Peter M Sullivan, Director Public Sector Group -EMEA, Citi Bank NA
Sebastian Spio-Garbrah, Managing Director, DaMina Advisors LLP
Stella Kilonzo, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Capital Markets Authority
China Onyemelukwe, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs International
Razia Khan, Chief Economist – Africa, Standard Chartered Bank
Owen Koimburi, Managing Partner, Mazars East Africa LLP
Phil Baines, MD & Chief Operating Officer, HSBC Bank Plc
Aig Imoukhuede, Group Chief Executive, Access Bank Plc
Brian Sturgess, Managing Editor, World Economics
Keith Boyfield, Chairman, Leriba Risk
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This event is strictly by invitation only and delegate places are very limited.
Kindly reserve and confirm your place by reply email providing your full names, title/role, and company contact details.
For Sponsorships and other Opportunities, please email: christian@businessinafricaevents.com
RSVP:
Christian Udechukwu, Managing Director, BusinessinAfrica Events UK
Email: Christian@businessinafricaevents.com ;
http://www.businessinafricaevents.com
Tel: Vivian, + 234-8033955194; Oge +234-8033129145; +447979383259 |
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Money Transfer International (MTI)
Supported by Sponsored by
   
Present
African Payment Systems & Remittances Summit 2011.
Confirmed keynote speakers include:
Tunde Lemo, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Prof Mthuli Ncube, Chief Economist & Vice President, Africa Development Bank
Dr Abdullahi Shehu, Director General, The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA/FATF West Africa)
Lady Olga Maitland, CEO, Money Transfer International (MTI)
Mark Smith, Managing Director, CEMEA, Travelex Partners
Pieter Heyn, Managing Director, Oracle Plc
David Isiavwe , General Manager, United Bank for Africa Plc and President, Information Security Society of Africa – Nigeria
Rick May, Chairman, Global MPay
Chidi Okpala, Director, Group Retail and Off Shore Banking, UBA Nigeria Plc
Martin Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, LUUP
Kyari Bukar, Chief Executive Officer, Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS)
Daniel Monehin, General Manager, MasterCard International
Peter Asolo, Head, FlashMeCash, Finbank Nigeria Plc
Venue: Le Meridien Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Date: Monday and Tuesday, 24-25th October, 2011. Time: 8.30am – 5pm.
For more information on registration /sponsorship contact:
info@businessinafricaevents.com ; vivian@businessinnigeriaevents.com; oge@businessinnigeriaevents.com
Tel: +44-7979383259; +234-8033955194; +234-803312914.
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Special Invitation
The Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce, the UK Trade & Investment, the British High Commission in Nigeria and Bloomberg cordially request the pleasure of your company to a special Business Breakfast meeting.
Date: Monday 12th September 2011.
Venue: The Sky Restaurant, Eko Le Meridien Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria.
Time: 8.00am - 10.30am
Special Guest of Honour
Rt. Hon. Alderman Michael Bear, the Lord Mayor of the City of London
and his visiting delegation from the United Kingdom
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This event is strictly by invitation only
RSVP:
Sola Obadimu, Director-General
Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, NBCC House.
Tel: +234 803 3261862 or +234 802 3076729
Email: nbcofc@yahoo.com
or
Christian Udechukwu, Managing Director, BusinessinAfrica Events UK
Email: christian@businessinafricaevents.com ;
http://www.businessinafricaevents.com
Tel: Vivian, + 234-8033955194; Oge +234-8033129145; +447979383259 |
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Reserve your Awards Dinner Tables or VIP Seat now for the African Banker Awards 2011
Washington DC, 23rd September
The competitive entries process for this year’s African Banker Awards is now closed. Send any further enquiries to awards@africasia.com.
The African Banker Awards is a landmark annual event, taking place every year during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings. Organised by African Banker magazine, IC Events and BusinessinAfrica Events, the African Banker Awards celebrates excellence and best practices in African banking. The Awards are supported by the African Development Bank Private Sector Operations.
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West Africa Global Trade and Investment Forum 2011
Dates: 6th and 7th June 2011 Time: 8.00am- 5.00pm daily
Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel, 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN.
For the first time, the West Africa Global Trade and Investment Forum 2011 gathers finance ministers, central bank governors, business leaders and the global investment community in London to highlight the emerging investment opportunities in the region. The event is conceived to enhance a better understanding of the new investment climate in West Africa highlight opportunities and enhancing appreciation of challenges including discussions on national development agenda in these highly dynamic regional economies, to create a better understanding of government policies and to reinforce investor confidence in the on-going banking reforms, as well as showcase emerging trade and investment prospects for active investors.
Some confirmed Keynote Speakers and Expert Panellists at this special event includes:
Keynote Policy Speakers:
• Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, Vice President Africa Region, World Bank Group
• Hon Amadou Colley, Governor, Bank of the Gambia
• Dr Louceny Nabe, Governor, Central Bank of Guinea
• Hon Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, Governor, Bank of Ghana
• Hon Joseph Mills Jones, Governor, Central Bank of Liberia
• Dr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria
• Hon Augustine Kpene Ngafuan, Minister of Finance, Liberia
• Hon Sheku Sambadeen Sesay, Governor, Bank of Sierra Leone
• Dr Kwabena Duffuor, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Ghana
• Hon Mambury Njie, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, The Gambia
• Dr Samura Wilson Kamara, Minister of Finance & Economic Development, Sierra Leone
Expert Panellists:
• Temitope W Oshikoya, Director General, West Africa Monetary Institute
• Prof Pat Utomi, Academic, Entrepreneur and Thought Leader
• Roger Brown, Head of Oil and Gas, Standard Bank
• John Gibliing, Managing Director, Standard & Poors
• Arnold Ekpe, CEO, Ecobank Transnational Incorporation
• Jonathan Segal, Managing Director, Barclays Capital
• Phil Baines, Chief Operating Officer, HSBC Bank Plc
• Mark Smith, Managing Director, Travelex Partners
• Lars Holst, Chief Executive Officer, CFH Markets
• Henry Obi, Chief Operating Officer, Helios Investment Partners
• Ade Adeola, Managing Director, Standard Chartered Bank Plc
• Tutu Agyare, Managing Director, Nubuke Investments LLP
• Martin Orji, Managing Director, Nex Rubica Investments LLP
• David Cowan, Chief Economist and Director – Africa, Citigroup
• Weyinmi Omamuli, Senior Vice President, Moody's Investor Service
• Lady Olga Maitland, Chief Executive Officer, Money Transfer International
• China Danforth Onyemelukwe, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Investment Bank
• Ronnie Golan, Managing Director & Head of Africa, Morgan Stanley Investment Bank
• Richard Fox, Managing Director, Sovereign & International Public Finance, Fitch Ratings
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Email: christian@businessinafricaevents.com; Tel: +44-208-045-4409; Mobile: +44-7979-383-259
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