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Every year, millions of people suffer from foodborne illnesses caused by contaminated food, poor handling practices, unsafe storage, and weak food safety systems.

To mark World Food Safety Day 2026, we sat down with Azeez Salawu, Thematic Lead, Food Systems Thematic Group, NESG CoP on Youth, to discuss how Nigeria can move from burden to solutions in building safer, healthier, and more resilient food systems.

Moderated by Tolulope Agunbiade, Deputy Head, Think Tank Operations, NESG, the conversation explores practical actions needed to strengthen consumer protection and reduce food safety risks across the country.

Listen now: nesgroup.org/podcast

#WorldFoodSafetyDay #SafeFoodEverywhere #NESGRadio #FoodSafety #PublicHealth

Today, we join the global community to commemorate World Environment Day 2026 under the theme: "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future."

With global temperatures already 1.1 degree celcius above pre-industrial levels and Nigeria facing rapid urbanization, severe flooding, and desertification, climate action can no longer just be about future promises. It requires an immediate overhaul of the systems that power our economies, shape consumption patterns, and influence industrial growth.

At the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), we believe that achieving long-term environmental sustainability is closely tied to solving our national development challenges. It demands collective action, robust policy reforms, and deep public accountability across both the public and private sectors.

️ To explore these critical pathways, don't miss our latest NESG Radio Podcast episode featuring insights from our policy experts:

Ms. Kashimana Tsumba (Thematic Lead, Marine & Blue Economy, Industrial Policy Commission, NESG)

Mr. Shamsudeen Abdulrazak (Member, Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability Thematic Group, NESG CoP on Youth)

Hosted by Deborah Chima-Nweke (NESG Think Tank Operations) Let’s move beyond awareness to building truly resilient systems. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #NESG #GreenEconomy #Nigeria

As the world marks Earth Day 2026 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” this episode explores how climate commitments can move beyond promises to real, people-driven impact.

Speaker: Mr. David Omata

Thematic Lead, Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability, Community of Practice YOUTH

Moderator: Oghenekevwe Noah-Olatoye

Associate, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)

From climate action to citizen responsibility, this conversation highlights pathways to a more sustainable future.

Listen via nesgroup.org/podcast

#WorldEarthDay2026 #OurPowerOurPlanet #ClimateAction #NESGRadio

What does it truly mean to stand with science in Nigeria today?

In this special World Health Day 2026 episode of NESG Radio, leading health experts unpack how evidence-based solutions can transform health outcomes across the country. From strengthening policy frameworks to tackling misinformation and improving access to medicines, the conversation explores the real challenges—and opportunities—within Nigeria’s health system.

With insights on the One Health approach and the power of cross-sector collaboration, this episode offers practical ideas for policymakers, professionals, and citizens committed to building a healthier, more resilient future.

Today on World Water Day, we spotlight the critical link between water, sanitation, and gender equality.

Our latest NESG Radio podcast features deep insights from:

️ Ms. Kashimana Tsumba – Thematic Lead, Marine & Blue Economy, NESG Industrial Policy Commission

️ Engr. Gabriel Ekanem – Water & Sanitation Thematic Lead

️ Moderated by: Mbotidem Jackson, Technical Anchor, Industrial Policy Commission, NESG

Together, they explore how empowering women through equitable water access drives progress for all.

Listen, learn, and join the movement to bridge the water gap.

The International Women’s Day 2026 calls for a shift from commitment to measurable progress under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” Despite increased visibility of gender equality discourse, systemic gaps remain in economic participation, policy representation, access to justice, and institutional accountability — particularly within emerging and developing economies. The International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 podcast is themed “Advancing Rights, Justice and Action for Women and Girls.” This theme highlights the urgent global and national imperative to strengthen gender equality, promote justice systems responsive to women’s realities, and accelerate meaningful action across policy, economic, and social spheres. This podcast conversation leverages the strength of the NESG on policies and the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) on innovation. The podcast aims to spark meaningful dialogue, amplify evidence, and highlight actionable policy and societal solutions for accelerating progress for women and girls.

Nigeria has rewritten its tax rules. But are businesses and citizens truly ready for what comes next?

In this interview with William Umoh, Tax Expert Mfon Etukeren Umo unpacks the real impact of the 2025 Tax Reform Laws: What they change, who they affect, and what stakeholders should be paying attention to now.

Listen now at www.nesgroup.org/podcast

The Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) 2026 is Africa’s leading convening of investors, policymakers, sports administrators, brands, innovators, and development partners focused on unlocking sustainable investment across the African sports ecosystem.

In the lead-up to SAIS 2026, this podcast serves as a strategic communications tool to build awareness, deepen understanding of the summit’s themes, and spotlight key stakeholders, partners, and opportunities ahead of the event.

The podcast will position SAIS as a thought-leadership initiative while driving early engagement, registrations, and strategic interest.

Visit https://www.sportsafricainvestmentsummit.com to register for the summit.

Following the successful launch of the 2026 NESG Macroeconomic Outlook Report, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) hosted a special podcast episode featuring some members of the research team who authored the report. The 2026 Outlook positions Nigeria at a critical inflection point—having recorded measurable stabilisation gains in inflation moderation, foreign exchange stability, external reserves, and investor confidence—but still facing structural vulnerabilities in productivity, jobs, fiscal space, and household welfare. The report therefore makes a strong case for 2026 as the year of consolidation: moving beyond crisis management towards embedding reforms in institutions, markets, and economic behaviour. This podcast will serve as a strategic knowledge translation platform—breaking down the report’s insights into accessible conversations, deepening public understanding, and encouraging stakeholders to engage directly with the full publication. The podcast aims to: • Simplify and explain the key findings of the 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook • Provide context behind the data, projections, and policy recommendations • Strengthen public and stakeholder understanding of “consolidation” as an economic phase • Promote downloads and readership of the full report • Position NESG as the leading voice on evidence-based economic policy discourse in Nigeria

Nigeria has rewritten its tax rules. But are businesses and citizens truly ready for what comes next? In this interview with William Umoh, Tax Expert Mfon Etukeren Umo unpacks the real impact of the 2025 Tax Reform Laws: What they change, who they affect, and what stakeholders should be paying attention to now.