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2025 Macroeconomic Outlook for Nigeria

26th of November 2024
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Parthian Economic Discourse

Now in its second year, the Parthian Economic Discourse (PED) has established itself as an important annual event organised by Parthian Group. 

The event reflects Parthian’s ongoing commitment to providing value-added services to its clients and stakeholders. It serves as a crucial platform for businesses, investors, and policymakers, offering strategic guidance and insights into Nigeria’s evolving macroeconomic landscape.

Renowned economists and industry experts present in-depth analyses on major economic trends, policy changes, and investment opportunities. These insights are designed to equip attendees with the knowledge required to make informed decisions. 

The Parthian Economic Discourse focuses on fostering informed economic planning and proactive strategies for sustainable growth, making it an indispensable resource for navigating Nigeria’s dynamic economic environment.

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About Parthian Economic Outlook

2025 Macroeconomic Outlook for Nigeria

Renowned economist, Bismarck Rewane will present key insights on Nigeria’s 2025 macroeconomic outlook, focusing on critical factors such as GDP growth, inflation control, foreign exchange reforms, and fiscal policies.

With a spotlight on government efforts toward diversification and sectoral growth in agriculture and energy, this session is vital for business leaders, investors, and policymakers.

Attendees will gain strategic insights into Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape, helping them make informed decisions, seize opportunities, and proactively address challenges in 2025 and beyond.

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About the Panel Session

Policy Shifts: Strengthening Economic Institutions for Sustainable Growth

As Nigeria approaches 2025, this panel will examine the critical policy shifts necessary to foster sustainable growth and strengthen the country’s economic institutions. The session will provide insights into fiscal, monetary, and regulatory reforms, with discussions centering on their impact on economic stability, private sector expansion, and social development, i.e. resources for navigating Nigeria’s dynamic economic environment.


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As Nigeria approaches 2025, this panel will examine the critical policy shifts necessary to foster sustainable growth and strengthen the country’s economic institutions. The session will provide insights into fiscal, monetary, and regulatory reforms, with discussions centering on their impact on economic stability, private sector expansion, and social development, i.e. resources for navigating Nigeria’s dynamic economic environment.


Key topics to be discussed:

  • Fiscal Reforms: Strategies for expanding the tax base, the introduction of VAT on luxury goods, and the potential effects of fuel subsidy removal on government revenue.
  • Monetary Policies: The unification of foreign exchange rates, inflation targeting measures, and proposed amendments to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act.
  • Sectoral Insights: Opportunities for investment in agriculture, ensuring food security, and strategies for transitioning to sustainable energy.
  • Governance & Institutional Reforms: Anti-corruption measures, effective debt management, and enhancing public-private partnerships for infrastructure development.
  • Financial Sector Reforms: Addressing bank recapitalisation and post reform challenges in the financial markets.
  • Capital Markets: Leveraging capital markets to fuel economic growth.

Attendees will leave with actionable insights into Nigeria’s shifting policy landscape, especially regarding institutional reform and the country’s pursuit of long-term economic sustainability

Meet this year’s speakers

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Bismarck Rewane

Non-Executive Director,
Parthian Partners & MD/CEO, Financial Derivatives Co Ltd

Mr. Bismarck Rewane has held key roles in various institutions, including International Merchant Bank Nigeria, First National Bank of Chicago, and Barclays Bank. An Associate of the Institute of Bankers (England & Wales), he has served on several boards, such as Guinness Nigeria Plc, NLNG Prize Award Foundation, and Fidelity Bank Plc. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Ibadan (1972) and is currently the Managing Director and CEO of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, and a non-executive director at Parthian Partners Limited.

Dr. Chinyere Almona

Dr. Chinyere Almona

Director-General/Chief Executive Officer
Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Dr. Chinyere Almona has over 30 years of diversified leadership and management experience. She is an expert in corporate governance and has experience working across private, non-governmental, and international development sectors. Dr. Almona was among the 40 Top Women across Africa on the 2020 African Women in Banking and Finance Awards list. She was on the 50 Women in Management Africa (WIMA) 2022 Award list and made the list of 50 Inspiring Nigerian Women. She is an international speaker and an accredited IFC trainer.

Professor Olayinka David-West

Professor Olayinka David-West

Associate Dean, Lagos Business School

Professor Olayinka David-West is an expert in business management and technology with extensive experience in IT and financial services. She leads the Sustainable and Inclusive Digital Financial Services (SIDFS) initiative, focusing on financial inclusion in Nigeria. Her research explores the impact of technology on business models, strategy, and policy. An advocate for women in STEM, she holds advanced degrees in business and technology and serves on the governing council of the Fintech Association of Nigeria.

Dr. Benson Uwheru FCIB

Dr. Benson Uwheru FCIB

Group Executive/GCOO, Parthian Group

Dr. Benson Uwheru, FCIB, is a seasoned leader with over two decades of expertise in financial services and the energy sector. He has held senior roles at global firms, including Partner at Ernst & Young (EY), where he provided strategic counsel on financial performance and risk management. As Managing Director and CEO of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), he led a transformative restructuring. Currently, he serves as Group Executive/GCRO at Parthian Group, driving strategic initiatives across multiple sectors.

Yemi Sadiku

Yemi Sadiku

Executive Director, Parthian Group

‘Yemi Sadiku, B.TECH, MBA, MCMI, ACSI, has over 25 years of experience in financial services, holding senior roles at institutions like Ecobank Securities, Afrinvest, Custodian and Allied Plc, AIICO Pension Managers, and Tangerine Group. He currently serves as ED at Parthian Group. Sadiku holds degrees in Microbiology and Business Administration, an MBA from the University of Sheffield, and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School’s Senior Management Programme. He has also worked with HSBC and Abbey National Bank in the UK.

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Olufemi Shobanjo

CEO, NGX Regulation Limited

Mr. Olufemi Shobanjo is the CEO of NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo), with over 19 years in law, compliance, and financial markets. Previously, he led the Broker-Dealer Regulation Department at The Nigerian Stock Exchange, supervising over 250 stockbroking firms. His experience includes compliance roles at Anglo Irish Bank and HSBC in the UK. He holds an LLB from the University of Birmingham, an LLM from Cardiff Law School, and is a Lagos Business School alumnus, affiliated with several professional institutes.

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Bismarck Rewane

Non-Executive Director,
Parthian Partners & MD/CEO, Financial Derivatives Co Ltd

Mr. Bismarck Rewane has held key roles in various institutions, including International Merchant Bank Nigeria, First National Bank of Chicago, and Barclays Bank. An Associate of the Institute of Bankers (England & Wales), he has served on several boards, such as Guinness Nigeria Plc, NLNG Prize Award Foundation, and Fidelity Bank Plc. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Ibadan (1972) and is currently the Managing Director and CEO of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, and a non-executive director at Parthian Partners Limited.

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Dr. Chinyere Almona

Director-General/Chief Executive Officer
Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Dr. Chinyere Almona has over 30 years of diversified leadership and management experience. She is an expert in corporate governance and has experience working across private, non-governmental, and international development sectors. Dr. Almona was among the 40 Top Women across Africa on the 2020 African Women in Banking and Finance Awards list. She was on the 50 Women in Management Africa (WIMA) 2022 Award list and made the list of 50 Inspiring Nigerian Women. She is an international speaker and an accredited IFC trainer.

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Professor Olayinka David-West

Associate Dean, Lagos Business School

Professor Olayinka David-West is an expert in business management and technology with extensive experience in IT and financial services. She leads the Sustainable and Inclusive Digital Financial Services (SIDFS) initiative, focusing on financial inclusion in Nigeria. Her research explores the impact of technology on business models, strategy, and policy. An advocate for women in STEM, she holds advanced degrees in business and technology and serves on the governing council of the Fintech Association of Nigeria.

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Dr. Benson Uwheru FCIB

Group Executive/GCOO, Parthian Group

Dr. Benson Uwheru, FCIB, is a seasoned leader with over two decades of expertise in financial services and the energy sector. He has held senior roles at global firms, including Partner at Ernst & Young (EY), where he provided strategic counsel on financial performance and risk management. As Managing Director and CEO of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), he led a transformative restructuring. Currently, he serves as Group Executive/GCRO at Parthian Group, driving strategic initiatives across multiple sectors.

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Yemi Sadiku

Executive Director, Parthian Group

‘Yemi Sadiku, B.TECH, MBA, MCMI, ACSI, has over 25 years of experience in financial services, holding senior roles at institutions like Ecobank Securities, Afrinvest, Custodian and Allied Plc, AIICO Pension Managers, and Tangerine Group. He currently serves as ED at Parthian Group. Sadiku holds degrees in Microbiology and Business Administration, an MBA from the University of Sheffield, and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School’s Senior Management Programme. He has also worked with HSBC and Abbey National Bank in the UK.

Olufemi Shobanjo

Olufemi Shobanjo

CEO, NGX Regulation Limited

Mr. Olufemi Shobanjo is the CEO of NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo), with over 19 years in law, compliance, and financial markets. Previously, he led the Broker-Dealer Regulation Department at The Nigerian Stock Exchange, supervising over 250 stockbroking firms. His experience includes compliance roles at Anglo Irish Bank and HSBC in the UK. He holds an LLB from the University of Birmingham, an LLM from Cardiff Law School, and is a Lagos Business School alumnus, affiliated with several professional institutes.

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