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By Johnson Emmanuel<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) on Thursday, July 9, 2026, hosted its Members’ Evening and Induction Ceremony at the Ivory Hall by FirstBank, NBCC Plaza, bringing together business leaders, industry stakeholders and new members to strengthen commercial relationships and expand trade and investment opportunities between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Nnamdi Okonkwo, Chairman of the NBCC Membership Committee, welcomed participants, while Prince Abimbola Olashore, President and Chairman of Council of the NBCC, said membership represents “more than joining a network, it is embracing a community committed to excellence, collaboration, and advancing stronger commercial ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.”<\/em> Delivering the keynote on “Bridging Markets: Unlocking Opportunities in Nigeria’s Dynamic Financial Landscape,” Sonnie Babatunde Ayere, Group Chief Executive Officer of DLM Capital Group, said banking recapitalisation has strengthened Nigeria’s financial system and expanded lending capacity, adding that inflation has moderated from 34.8 percent in 2024 to around 16 percent, while improved foreign reserves, sovereign credit rating upgrades and stronger investor confidence are enhancing Nigeria’s investment outlook.<\/p>\n

DECISION HIGHLIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

The NBCC is positioning business networks as strategic infrastructure for attracting investment, with emphasis shifting from relationship building alone to facilitating capital mobilisation and cross-border commercial partnerships.<\/p>\n

DECISION MEMO <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chamber’s engagement reflects a broader evolution in bilateral business organisations, from networking platforms into investment facilitation institutions. As Nigeria pursues macroeconomic reforms and banking recapitalisation, organised private sector networks are increasingly serving as intermediaries connecting domestic businesses with international capital, expertise and markets.<\/p>\n

Ayere’s assessment suggests that improving macroeconomic indicators are beginning to reshape investor perceptions, but resilience remains essential as external shocks continue to test economic stability. His emphasis on preparedness and adaptability reinforces the reality that reform-driven opportunities will favour businesses capable of responding to changing market conditions.<\/p>\n

Olashore’s remarks equally reinforce the Chamber’s objective of building institutional relationships capable of supporting long-term commercial cooperation rather than transactional engagements.<\/p>\n

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