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NESG Radio

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NESG Radio episodes

  • World Population Day 2025 - Empowering a Growing Nation: Youth Empowerment through Population Planning
    Nigeria stands at a demographic crossroads, with its youthful population offering both a tremendous opportunity and a potential challenge. As the nation’s population continues to grow rapidly, the need for evidence-based planning has never been more urgent. Youth unemployment, skills mismatch, and limited access to economic opportunities are persistent issues. However, with effective population planning, these challenges can be transformed into a demographic dividend.
    This podcast episode seeks to explore how population data and planning can drive smarter, evidence-based employment strategies and inclusive development policies. It will delve into the critical role of data-driven decision-making in aligning population trends with job creation, education, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment programs.
    Objectives:
    • To highlight the connection between population dynamics and national development.
    • To discuss how youth-focused policies can be better designed using population data.
    • To explore innovative approaches to employment creation that are aligned with Nigeria’s demographic realities.
    34 min
  • MSME Day 2025: Strengthening Linkages in Nigeria’s MSME Ecosystem
    Today is World MSME Day 2025!
    Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the engine of Nigeria’s economy. Yet, many MSMEs still grapple with barriers like limited access to finance, inadequate infrastructure, weak market connections, and low digital inclusion.
    To commemorate the #MSMEDay2025, we’re spotlighting a special podcast discussion focused on how we can build stronger linkages between MSMEs, support institutions, and market players.
    This conversation dives into practical strategies and frameworks to better connect entrepreneurs across sectors, regions, and value chains — with the ultimate goal of driving sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience.
    🎧 Tune in and be part of the movement to empower Nigeria’s MSMEs!
    🎙️Featured Guests:
    - Dr. Olufemi Egbesola, President, Association of Small Business Owners
    - Aisha Raheem-Bolarinwa, CEO, Farmz2U
    - Mrs Olubunmi Awoyemi, Convener, Craft to Cash MSME Community
    - Ayokunnumi Abraham, Head, SME Unit, Union Bank of Nigeria, and Lead, NESG Access to Finance Thematic Group.
    #WorldMSMEDay #MSMEs #Entrepreneurship #InclusiveGrowth #NigeriaEconomy #NESG
    42 min
  • World Food Safety Day: The Science Behind Your Meal
    Food safety is a public health and development priority. This year’s theme “Food Safety: Science in Action” highlights the urgent need to strengthen food systems through research, innovation, and science-based regulation.
    On this episode, we speak with Nicholas Alifa, PhD Researcher in Food Science at the University of Reading, on the role of science in building safer, more resilient food systems. Moderated by Stephen Daniel, Senior Associate, Think Tank Operations, NESG
    41 min
  • World Environment Day 2025: Unwrapping the Plastic Problem
    This World Environment Day 2025, we’re confronting a growing crisis. Plastic waste is choking our cities, polluting our waters, and threatening public health.
    To mark the 2025 campaign themed “Ending Plastic Pollution”, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) brings you a special podcast episode featuring a powerful conversation on solutions for Nigeria.
    Engr. Nyananso Ekanem and Dr. Femi Idowu-Adegoke unpack the scale of the problem and explore bold strategies for change — from policy to innovation — in a session moderated by Stephen Daniel.
    49 min
  • NESG-Stanbic IBTC BCM Report: How New Business Challenges Slowed Growth and Dampened Business Outlook in 2025
    The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and Stanbic IBTC released the March 2025 edition of the monthly Business Confidence Monitor Report. This report provides vital insights into the current business climate in Nigeria, including the levels of optimism, challenges, and economic indicators influencing business operations. As a key gauge of the private sector’s perception of the economy, the Business Confidence Monitor offers an invaluable lens through which businesses, policymakers, and investors can assess current conditions and anticipate future trends.
    Businesses in Nigeria reported a sustained positive business for the third consecutive month in 2025, signalling favourable business conditions in the year. As a result, the current Business Performance Index for March 2025 stands at +6.58, a weakly positive business performance and a slight decline compared to +11.50 points in February 2025. Although not the top challenge this month, the high cost of commercial lease/rental property remains among the top three business challenges in the last two months. Other top-ranking business challenges include inadequate power supply, limited access to financing, and economic uncertainties.
    43 min
  • World Health Day 2025: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
    In alignment with the World Health Day 2025 theme—Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures—our new podcast episode, Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: Ending Preventable Maternal and Newborn Deaths, is now live!
    Tune in as we spotlight the urgent need for governments and the global health community to intensify efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths while prioritising women's long-term health and well-being.
    Key discussion areas include:
    • The State of Maternal and Newborn Health in Nigeria
    • Access to Quality Care and Health System Strengthening
    • Equity, Community Engagement, and Cultural Barriers
    • Innovation, Data, and Accountability
    Featuring esteemed health sector experts, this powerful discussion offers valuable insights into the challenges, policy recommendations, and innovative strategies shaping the future of maternal and newborn health in Nigeria and beyond.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Strengthening Belgium-Nigeria Energy Partnerships
    With Africa’s energy transition in full swing, strategic alliances are more important than ever. How can Belgium’s expertise and investments shape Nigeria’s energy landscape? What opportunities and challenges lie ahead?
    Join Francis Jakpor as he speaks with Thomas De Beule, Head of the Bilateral Section for Nigeria at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture for Belgium, Luxembourg, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
    The insights could redefine energy collaboration—don’t miss it!
    26 min
  • World Water Day 2025 - Glacier Preservation: Imperative and Outlook for Africa
    The 2025 World Water Day focuses on Glacier Preservation, highlighting the urgent need to protect the world’s glaciers, which are melting at an alarming rate due to climate change. Glaciers serve as critical freshwater reserves, regulating water availability for millions of people and supporting ecosystems worldwide. They play critical role in sustaining water supplies and maintaining ecosystem stability. However, glaciers are melting faster than ever due to climate change, leading to unpredictable water cycles and extreme events such as floods, droughts, and sea-level rise. The rapid loss of glaciers also disrupts water cycles, increases natural disasters, and threatens water security globally
    Consequently, the 2025 observance emphasizes the urgent need for global action to manage meltwater sustainably, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ensure long-term water security, reduce climate risks, and preserve natural ecosystems – aiming to protect communities and ecosystems dependent on these vital water resources.
    On this episode of #NESGRadio, we discussed the topic of World Water Day with Engineer Ekanem and Pedi Obani, PhD.
    41 min
  • Accelerate Action: How NESG is Driving Inclusive Growth in Nigeria
    In this special edition of the NESG podcast, we explore the critical role of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in accelerating action toward gender-inclusive growth in Nigeria.
    As Africa’s leading think tank, NESG has been at the forefront of economic transformation for over 30 years, driving strategic reforms, policy advocacy, and institutional strengthening. This episode highlights NESG’s efforts in championing gender inclusivity across key sectors, focusing on:
    Workforce Management
    Corporate Governance
    Gender Policy
    Legislative Advocacy
    Featuring insights from esteemed NESG leaders, this conversation delves into how gender equity is being integrated into Nigeria’s economic and policy landscape, fostering meaningful and sustainable change.
    Tune in to be part of the movement toward a more inclusive future!
    40 min
  • Throwback: Heatwave in Nigeria - Understanding Climate Change and Coping Strategies
    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a heat stress warning following a surge in temperatures across the country, with several states experiencing extreme heat conditions. This podcast aims to delve into the underlying causes of heatwaves, their connection to climate change, and practical steps individuals and communities can take to mitigate their effects.
    Abbas Agbaje provides expert insights and guidance on understanding climate change in the Nigerian context and offers actionable advice on how listeners can adapt to and cope with rising temperatures.
    39 min

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The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is Nigeria’s foremost private sector-led think-tank and policy advocacy institution. At the NESG, our work in providing fact-based advocacy has allowed us to…