The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) is set to bring business leaders, investors, policymakers and corporate executives together at its 2026 Presidential Dinner and Awards Ceremony to explore opportunities for stronger trade, investment and economic partnerships between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
The event, scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, will feature Abubakar Suleiman, managing director/CEO of Sterling Bank Plc., as a guest speaker.
Held under the theme, ‘Pillars of Prosperity: Celebrating the Partnerships Shaping the Future of Global Trade,’ the dinner will provide a platform for business stakeholders to discuss the role of partnerships in expanding commercial opportunities and strengthening economic relations.
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Biodun Shobanjo, chairman of Troyka Holdings, will serve as chairman of the day at the ceremony. The event will also recognise individuals and organisations for their contributions to business development, corporate leadership and economic cooperation.
Suleiman’s participation is expected to bring perspectives from Nigeria’s financial services sector to discussions around investment, business growth and the partnerships required to unlock opportunities across both markets.
Shobanjo, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s advertising and communications industry, has built a career in entrepreneurship and business development through Troyka Holdings and its associated businesses.
The annual gathering forms part of the chamber’s efforts to recognise business contributions while providing opportunities for networking and engagement among organisations operating across the Nigeria-UK business corridor.
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