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NESG Radio episodes

  • Stabilisation in Transition: Rethinking Reform Strategies in 2025 and Beyond
    The 2025 Macroeconomic Outlook by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), themed "Stabilisation in Transition: Rethinking Reform Strategies for 2025 and Beyond," offers a roadmap for navigating Nigeria's economic landscape amidst shifting global and local dynamics. This podcast aims to dissect the report, engaging experts to explore the key takeaways, opportunities, and challenges for stakeholders across sectors.
    41 min
  • How prepared is Nigeria to tackle emerging viruses?
    Global health experts are on high alert with a new COVID-19 strain emerging and rising concerns about the Marburg virus. But how prepared is Nigeria to tackle these threats?
    Join Dr. Ayodele Cole Benson in a deep dive with Sheriff Aderibigbe as they examine Nigeria’s readiness, response strategies, and the policies in place to prevent a crisis.
    41 min
  • Revolutionising Rural Economies beyond the Grid
    In 2025, millions of rural Nigerians still lack reliable electricity, limiting growth and development opportunities. But clean energy solutions such as mini-grids are transforming the landscape.
    In this interview with Sheriff Aderibigbe, the Managing Director of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr Abba Abubakar Aliyu, shares how the Agency is combating energy poverty and unlocking the potential of rural communities across the country.
    Discover how innovation is lighting the way to a brighter future!
    34 min
  • Optimising Power Supply in the FCT
    Despite the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company's (AEDC) strides in upgrading power infrastructure and sensitising customers, frequent outages continue to affect businesses and daily life in the FCT. Why does this persist? AEDC MD, Chijioke Okwuokenye, sits with Francis Jakpor to uncover the challenges and chart a path towards sustainable electricity supply for Abuja.
    18 min
  • International Day of Clean Energy: Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition: An Urgent Priority
    The International Day of Clean Energy serves as a global platform to emphasise the critical role
    of clean energy in combating climate change, fostering sustainable development, and improving energy access.
    As the world faces the dual challenges of environmental degradation and energy poverty, transitioning to clean
    and renewable energy sources has become a top priority. This year's observance comes at a pivotal time when
    technological advancements, policy initiatives, and grassroots movements are driving progress, yet significant
    barriers remain.
    In Nigeria, the clean energy landscape presents both opportunities and hurdles. While renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro hold immense potential, issues like inadequate infrastructure, limited financing options, and policy gaps often impede progress. Moreover, public awareness about the benefits of clean energy and its role in building a sustainable future remains relatively low.
    This conversation aims to highlight the importance of clean energy, discuss actionable solutions to existing challenges, and inspire listeners to participate in the global clean energy transition. By engaging experts, we hope to foster a meaningful dialogue that drives awareness and action.
    42 min
  • International Day of Education 2025 - AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation
    The 2025 International Day of Education, under the theme “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation,” focuses on the intersection of education and technological advancement. This year’s observance highlights the transformative power of education in equipping individuals and communities with the tools to navigate, understand, and shape a rapidly evolving digital landscape dominated by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. As AI-driven systems become increasingly integrated into daily life, questions arise about the balance between human agency and machine-driven decision-making. The theme encourages
    reflection on how education can preserve and redefine human intention and creativity in the face of technological acceleration.
    Education plays a critical role in fostering the skills and values necessary to adapt to these changes. Beyond technical expertise, it must also instill critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and adaptability, ensuring that technology serves humanity rather than diminishes it. This International Day of Education provides an opportunity to celebrate achievements in global education while advocating for the reforms needed to ensure education systems remain relevant and inclusive in the digital age. It calls for policymakers, educators, and communities to work together to create a future where education not only prepares individuals for an AI-driven world but also empowers them to maintain agency and humanity within it.
    40 min
  • International Volunteer Day 2024: Volunteering for an Inclusive Future
    International Volunteer Day is celebrated globally on December 5 to recognise and appreciate the invaluable work of volunteers across the globe. The International Volunteer Day highlights the contributions of volunteers in addressing societal challenges, promoting peace and sustainable development, and advancing human rights. The theme for 2024 is “Volunteer for an Inclusive Future," which aligns with the mission of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), which is focused on promoting and championing the reform of the Nigerian economy into an open, inclusive, sustainable, and globally competitive economy. The NESG works with volunteers who are experts across the different sectors of the economy to achieve this mission.
    At the core of the NESG's operations is the recognition of the immense value that volunteers bring to the organisation and its mission. Volunteerism plays a vital role in supporting the NESG's activities, as volunteers contribute their time, skills, and expertise to advance the organisation's goals. By engaging volunteers, the NESG taps into a diverse pool of talent, fosters innovation, and strengthens its capacity to drive meaningful change in Nigeria's economic landscape. This podcast seeks to celebrate the impact of the NESG volunteer workforce over the last three decades.
    38 min
  • Navigating Nigeria's Business Landscape: Insights from the NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor
    The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and Stanbic IBTC have released the latest edition of their 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.
    36 min
  • #NES30: Insights from Arts Competition Winners
    The 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #30) Art Competition aimed at celebrating the creativity and diversity of emerging Nigerian artists. Organised by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in collaboration with the Africa Art Fund, the competition provided a platform for artists under the age of 35 to showcase their artistic talents. Participants were encouraged to explore themes of collaborative design and sustainable economic development, offering their unique vision for Nigeria’s future through various forms of artistic expression.
    The competition welcomed submissions across a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, and more. This inclusivity allowed artists from different backgrounds and skill sets to participate, with a focus on fostering creativity and dialogue about nation-building through art.
    The podcast seeks to highlight the different stages of the competition, the creative process behind the winning submissions and overall relevance of the competition to the goals of the summit.
    28 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…