The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Ministry of Finance are set to join forces with technocrats from various sectors at the upcoming 2025 National Finance and Business Online Publishers (FIBOP) conference.
The conference, themed “Leveraging Technology Innovations, Tax Reforms, and Opportunities in Renewable Energy and Agriculture to Achieve $1 Trillion Economy,” aims to explore strategies for boosting Nigeria’s economy.
Scheduled to hold on October 18th-19th, 2025, at Orchid Hotels in Lekki, Lagos, the conference will bring together high-profile dignitaries, including Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, Minister of Environment, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, Chairman/CEO of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Commissioner for Insurance and CEO of the National Insurance Commission, and CEOs of Fintech companies and renewable energy firms.
The FIBOP 2025 Conference aims to achieve several key outcomes. It seeks to provide a clear plan for securing successful mutual accountability and investment plans, which could be crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth and development, particularly in areas of technology innovations, tax reforms, renewable energy, and agriculture.
The conference will also provide networking opportunities for attendees to connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders, potentially leading to new partnerships and collaborations.
Additionally, the conference will provide a platform for experts to share knowledge and best practices in finance, business, and online publishing, which could help improve the overall quality of economic reporting and decision-making.
Furthermore, the conference will explore growth strategies to achieve a $1 trillion economy by diversifying operations beyond oil, adapting technology, fostering innovation, investing in renewable energy, insurance, agriculture, and services.
FiBOP President, Charles Onwuatogwu, describes the conference as a “must-attend” for leading technocrats operating in the economy, citing support and commitments from many companies and financial institutions.
Conference sponsors will have a wide range of benefits, including a 30-minute presentation, press interviews, media promotion, display of their organization’s backdrop and logo, and inscription of their logo on souvenirs and publicity materials.
FiBOP is a registered body made up of seasoned online publishers and editors with a wealth of experience in the print and electronic media, dedicated to promoting informed and balanced reporting of economic events and activities, contributing to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy and the continent of Africa.
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