ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NIGERIA FOR 2014 -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

The on-going reforms in the various sectors of the Nigerian economy are gradually yielding positive results as intended by the transformation Agenda of Mr. President. This has manifested in the country being classified among the fastest growing economies in the world and as a middle income country. Nigeria’s real output growth in the last decade has averaged over 6 percent. In the second and third quarters of 2013, real output grew by 6.2 and 6.9 percent, respectively and is projected to grow by 7.7 percent by the end of the fourth quarter. In addition to the robust growth largely driven by the non-oil sector, the stance of monetary policy has helped to significantly rein in an inflationary pressures which moderated to 7.8 per cent in October 2013 from 8.0 per cent in September 2013.

Following the economic performance in 2013, the Nigerian economy is expected to grow strongly in 2014 with the growth expected to be driven mainly by high oil prices and robust domestic demand. The outlook for the financial sector in 2014 is bright. With the commitment of the CBN to macroeconomic and financial system stability, Nigeria is likely to evolve as a preferred destination of choice for investment in 2014.

The outlook for 2014, however, portends some potential headwinds that may lead to further tightening in monetary conditions. It is expected that 2014 will be the year for QE- tapering in the US and interest rate rises in Europe, both of which will lead to some pressure on the exchange rate and stock prices due to the impact on capital flows. It is also the year in which election spending is likely to take place domestically, thus bringing more pressure to bear from the fiscal side.

Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, V.I, Lagos.
Date: February 26th 2014

Time: 08:00AM

 

FOR WHOM?

Participants at the event would include:

I. The Presidency

II. Private and Public sector policy makers

III. Chairman/Vice Chairman and board members

IV. Chief Executive Officers/Chief Operating Officers

V. Executive Directors/Directors of companies

VI. The top level public and private sector executive officers

INVITED SPEAKERS

Amongst the invited speakers are: 

I. Hon. Minister of finance and Co-coordinating Minister of the economy, Nigeria

II. Hon. Minister of Petroleum Resource

III. Hon. Minister of Trade And Investment

IV. Governor, Central Bank, Nigeria

V. Inspector General of Police, Nigeria

VI. World Bank/IMF Representative, Nigeria

VII. DG, Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission

VIII. DG, Nigeria Investment Promotions Council

IX. CEO, Nigeria Stock Exchange

X. CEO, Sovereign Wealth Fund, Nigeria

XI. GMD, Nigeria National Petroleum Company

XII. MD, financial Derivatives Company, Nigeria

XIII. MD, BGL Securities Ltd

XIV. Governor, CEO Economic Council