The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, is set to deliver the keynote address at the 2025 National Annual Conference of the Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP), scheduled to hold from October 18 to 19 at Orchid Hotels, Lekki, Lagos.
Themed “Achieving a $1 Trillion Economy: Leveraging Technology Innovations, Tax Reforms, and Opportunities in Renewable Energy, Agriculture and Financial Services”, the conference will feature technocrats, thought leaders, captains of industry, academia, and key stakeholders from across sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Organizers said discussions will center on strategies to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth and put the country on track to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Speakers are expected to highlight reforms in taxation, investments in renewable energy, agricultural expansion, and innovations in financial services as pathways to sustainable development.
The event has attracted sponsorship and support from leading institutions, including the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), emPLE Insurance Limited, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Polaris Bank, Zenith Bank, Fidelity Bank, Universal Insurance, and Nestlé Nigeria Plc.
Mr. Edun emphasized that domestic savings remain the engine of sustainable investment, stressing that a trusted and stable financial system anchored by strong institutions is critical to lifting millions out of poverty and driving Nigeria’s transition to a trillion-dollar economy.
FiBOP President, Mr. Charles Onwuatogwu, called on more organizations to partner with the association in alignment with the federal government’s renewed hope agenda on wealth creation and economic growth. He assured prospective partners of wide-ranging benefits, including media exposure, publicity promotions, and brand visibility during the two-day event.
Established and registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission, FiBOP comprises seasoned online publishers and editors with vast experience in print and electronic media. The body is committed to fostering informed reporting of economic activities and promoting wealth creation for Nigeria and the wider African continent.
According to the organizers, the annual conference serves as a vital platform for experts and stakeholders to deliberate on issues of national importance, with the ultimate goal of driving inclusive growth, unity, and prosperity.
