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Mark your calendars for the American Business Council’s 4th Annual Cybersecurity Conference - which promises to be an impactful gathering of the brightest minds in technology, AI and cybersecurity as the theme explores Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity in Africa: Enhancing Information Security Using AI. Event Details: Date - November 28th, 2024 Time -10:00 AM Venue […]

On October 24th, 2024, a pivotal roundtable discussion took place at the American Guest Quarters, featuring Cummins leadership and strategy team, led by Jeffrey Wiltrout, Vice President of Corporate Strategy. This collaborative meeting brought together the US Commercial Service Team, the US Economic and Political Team, and selected members of the Council from various sectors. […]

The American Business Council, in partnership with TeK-Knowledge, Future Africa, and IHS, recently launched a series of training sessions for Nigerian startups registered in the US, focusing on Legal & Financial Compliance Considerations. This initial training provided essential insights on navigating US compliance while operating from Nigeria, outlining critical do’s and don’ts and strategies for […]

On October 9th, 2024, the American Business Council (ABC) and the Black History and Lifestyle Award (BHLA) held a vibrant and interactive session at the American Corner in Lagos, uniting experts from Hollywood and Nollywood. This landmark event focused on fostering collaboration within the creative industry and exploring new opportunities for filmmakers and creatives. Event […]

On October 5th, we brought our community together for an incredible Family Funfair! A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors, partners, vendors, and attendees for making it an unforgettable day filled with fun and excitement. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors & Partners We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and partners, including: […]

On September 23, 2024, Vice President Kashim Shettima led the Nigerian delegation of ministers to the U.S.-Nigeria Executive Roundtable, held at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. This significant event was organized by the American Business Council Nigeria in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, coinciding with the 79th edition of the […]

On September 19, 2024, the American Business Council Nigeria hosted the Creative Investment Forum during the Africa Creative Market. The event was expertly moderated by Isioma Nnenna Alexis Idigbe and brought together key stakeholders from academia, the creative sector, legal fields, and investment communities to explore funding opportunities and discuss challenges and plans for future […]

In a significant stride towards fortifying Africa's digital resilience, the ABC Cyber Hub is set to launch, accompanied by a strategic media parley. This initiative addresses the escalating cybersecurity threats in the region, recognizing the urgency for accessible and affordable solutions to safeguard critical information infrastructure. The launch event, conducted in a virtual space, streaming […]

Cyber Hackathon 2023: CYBERSECURITY ACCESSIBILITY IN AFRICA: CREATING AN INCLUSIVE CYBERSPACE 31st of October 2023, may be the end of the month, but the beginning of a new lease of life for those passionate about technology. Tech fans have something unique to look forward to this year's hackathon event. It promises not just the thrill […]

The US Consul General , Mr. Will Stevens hosted a Welcome Reception for American Business Council New Members from 2022 till Date. The event took place at the residence of the Consul General on the 20th of April 2023. The Council Secretariat and the US Commercial service under the leadership of David Russell planned this […]

The Roundtable event with the 2023 Vice Presidential Candidates was designed to discuss relevant issues in the Nigerian economy, how it affects the private sector and the candidates’ agenda to solve these issues if elected. This ensures practical and actionable outcomes for members of the Council as well as US Nigeria stakeholders in anticipation of […]

On 23rd of August 2022 at Pier Habour by SRS in Lagos Nigeria. The American Business Council of Nigeria (ABC) hosted its 2nd Economic update themed “Multisectoral Impact of Emerging Technologies and Best Options for their Adoption.” in partnership with Lagos Business school, Pan Atlantic University, and was sponsored by Flutterwave. The event featured a […]

American Business Council Nigeria, American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana American Chamber of Commerce in Senegal, and the US Chamber of Commerce will hold a West Africa Oil Gas Forum on the 3rd of May with focus on “ Search of Investment in the wake of Energy Transition at the #otc2022 . Many thanks to […]

The American Business Council hosted the Edo State Investment Summit, themed “Why invest in Edo State” in collaboration with the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO) and supported by SvS Nigeria and IDH on the 26th of April from 9 am – 12 pm at The Envoy in Abuja. The Investment Promotion summit was designed […]

The U.S. Mission in collaboration with the American Business Council, hosted the second edition of its Intellectual Property (IP) Symposium on the 25th and 26th of April themed “Intellectual Property and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future,”. Nigerian youths are critical players in providing solutions, as seen in innovation hubs and startups across the country. […]

On April 20, the American Business Council Nigeria (ABC) in partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce hosted Muhammad Mamman Nami, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria for a hybrid roundtable dialogue with the U.S. private sector at the Chamber’s headquarters in Washington D.C. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the priorities of […]

The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and emergent information and communication technologies (ICTs) are speeding up Nigeria’s digital transformation. An economy in transition requires synergies between the digital, legal, political and socio-economic infrastructures to realise the benefits and curb attendant risks of the digital economy. Thus, as we embrace digital technologies, mindfulness about social policies like […]

The American Business Council in partnership with Intel and ACCI invites you to a workshop themed “Skills for Innovation and positioning Nigeria”. This is aimed at proffering the best possible ways for the Nigerian educational system to adapt to new realities post-COVID-19, the fourth industrial revolution, and opportunities for educational institutions to drive skills for development. Many of today’s children according […]

On the 18th of March, the American Business Council in partnership with Johnson and Johnson, Anti Counterfeit Collaboration and IPLAN held a stakeholder forum with the National Assembly on Nigeria’s Trademark Bill. One of the reasons for addressing the trademark legislation currently is the changing international trademark landscape and the underlying economic importance of trademarks […]

A dialogue was organized by the US Embassy with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Akunna Cook and Prosper Africa Acting COO Leslie Marbury to foster business growth and collaborations with US Businesses in Nigeria. It was attended by members of the American Business Council - Flutterwave, IBM, Exxon Mobil, CocaCola, PwC, and Johnson and Johnson.   […]

On the 7th of December, the American Business Council held a farewell dinner for Jennifer Woods, the Commercial Counselor for the US Mission in Nigeria. Jennifer leads and manages a team in supporting the US Foreign Commercial Service mission to assist U.S. companies to export their products, services, and technologies around the world. She worked […]

The US Embassy in Nigeria held a cocktail reception for the private sector participants of the US -NG Commercial Investment Dialogue - a dialogue between the US and Nigerian Government on five thematic areas such as Infrastructure, Investment, Agriculture, Digital Economy, and Regulatory reforms. This is to improve trade and investment between US and Nigeria. […]

United Airlines has inaugurated its new nonstop service between its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport with the arrival of the first flight into Lagos. This new flight builds on United’s expansion into Africa and solidifies the airline’s leadership position from Africa to the U.S.  “This exciting initiative further expands […]

ABC donated relief items to the Taraba State Health Ministry on the 22nd of June. This was received by the First Lady of Taraba State and her team. This is powered by Johnson and Johnson.

The American Business Council in collaboration with the US Chamber of Commerce and PwC Nigeria invites you to attend a virtual event being held Thursday, September 30th at 3 pm WAT - ABCs Economic Update: The Future of Energy in Nigeria and its Impact on the Economy. Register to attend here ABCs Economic Update: The […]

The American Business Council Nigeria and the winners of the 2020 ABC Digital Economy Competition Isaac Oladipupo of Afrilearn, Imodoye Abioro and Tunde Oyebamiji of Healthbotics Oy and Virtue Okoro of Tiny Hearts met with Ebenezer Onyeagwu the Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc at the Bank’s office to discuss the growth of their […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digitalization around the world, but as life has shifted increasingly online, cybercriminals have exploited the opportunity to attack vital digital infrastructure. States across Africa, where digital capacity continues to lag behind the rest of the world, have emerged as a favorite target of cybercriminals, with costly consequences. Addressing these vulnerabilities […]

The American Business Council and the US Mission visited the Lagos Free Zone on the 30th of July which is the location for the marque Lekki Deep Sea Port project. The US Consul- General Claire Pierangelo led the delegation. The Zone houses Kellogg’s factory, as well as the upcoming Colgate factory, and the Lekki deep […]

On the 13th of July, Camille Richardson Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for the Middle East & Africa with six women leaders of American Chamber of Commerce in the Middle East and African region shared great insights on Women Businesses owned Businesses in the region. US Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of Commerce for Middle East […]

eTrade Alliance Nigeria Policy Dialogue Report by Erica Vambell, Chelsea Hamati, Matt Rapkin, Brian Ream, Kati Suominen Photo by US Chamber of Commerce The eTrade Alliance has a robust workstream to conceptualize and promote policy solutions conducive to MSME ecommerce. On June 30th, 2021, the Alliance hosted a virtual Digital Trade Dialogue with Nigerian policy […]

The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Africa and the Middle East Camille Richardson held two Roundtables with the American Business Council- one with Female CEOs of US Companies and another with CEOs representing key sectors.

The new US-Africa Relations In the last four years, the perception has been that the United States approach to Africa was at an arm's length and committed to little engagement with African leaders. The Previous administration launched Prosper Africa and finalized the creation of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC). Both initiatives embody Trump’s view of […]

Photo by Telcom Review The U.S.-Africa Business Center (USAfBC), American Business Council, and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) held a roundtable discussion with the Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Mr. Muhammad Mamman Nami on the 6th of May. During this session, the private sector presented their positions on the Non-Resident Company guidelines for digital tax […]

The American Business Council invites you to its second Trade and Investment Series in partnership with the African Development Bank themed "Opportunities for US Companies". The objective is to provide US companies in Nigeria with an overview of the AfDB's current portfolio of projects in Nigeria, its procurement policy, and AfDB's private sector financing. Janelle […]

CMPD, an inter-governmental organization, working on addressing migration issues, and the American Business Council invite interested U.S. companies to the virtual round table on “Investment opportunities in Nigeria” to introduce a new public-private initiative, aiming at facilitating investment in Nigeria, creating jobs and training opportunities for youth, thereby tackling some of the root causes of […]

.tribe-events-content a{ color: #e59c61;} The American Business Council held its first 2021 Economic Update in partnership with Verraki Partners titled “Unlocking growth in the Consumer Product Sector”. This includes Agric Processing, Food and Beverage manufacturing and Personal Care. Abayomi Olarinmoye a senior partner at Verraki Partners shares insights on the key learnings from the Consumer […]

The Nigerian economy is at a critical juncture. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation on Nigeria projects that Nigeria’s fiscal balance is estimated to increase considerably. More specifically, general government deficit is projected to widen from 4.8 to 5.9 percent of GDP between 2019 and 2020. The increase in government general deficit can […]

The Council in partnership with IPLAN and the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy held a media parley on IP infringement in the pharma space on the 10th of December. Stakeholders shared their perspectives and experiences on IP Infringement from a legal and media coverage point of view. Panel speakers discussed the impact of […]

The American Business Council in partnership with IPLAN and USPTO held a stakeholder discussion on Intellectual Property Infringement in the Pharmaceutical Sector of Nigeria on the 9th of December. Speakers and panelists discussed the impact of IP infringement on the economy, on innovation, and patient's safety as well as shared how Patent protection boost investments, […]

The American Business Council in conjunction with the US Chamber of Commerce organised the 2020 Nigeria Digital Economy Conference on the 3rd of December. The objective was to discuss the emerging policy implications and the need for partnership to deliver a trusted, responsible, and inclusive digital economy in Nigeria. The event was well attended by […]

The American Business Council through our Quarterly Economic Update partners with top global professional Service Companies and experts to share business insights with the business community. On the 17th of November, KPMG shared the top 10 Macro Trends that will shape 2021 which showed what business executives should be on the lookout for in 2021. […]

The American Business Council in partnership with Pfizer Specialties Limited organised a capacity building initiative curated specifically for the media on the 28th of October, 2020. The programme highlighted the role of media writers in the fight against counterfeits and illicit trade in Nigeria and how in turn supports the initiatives of NAFDAC, Customs, The […]

The American Business Council in partnership with Pfizer Specialties Limited organized a webinar on Anti-Counterfeit and Illicit Trade in the pharmaceutical space on the 27th of October, 2020. The webinar highlighted outcomes from Associations, Public and Private Institutions work in fighting Counterfeit and Illicit Trade in the Pharmaceutical space, aggregated outcomes since the IP Symposium […]

The American Business Council in partnership with MasterCard, held a webinar on the 27th of August to share insights on consumer preferences and behaviour in response to COVID-19. At the webinar, Bola Asiru, Principal / Divisional Lead MasterCard Advisors, Sub-Saharan Africa shared that due to the pandemic, there has been clear shift in consumer behaviour; […]

We cordially invite you to a webinar introducing the West Africa Trade and Investment Hub and its Co-Investment and R&D Opportunities. The West Africa Trade and Investment Hub, an initiative of USAID aims to catalyze economic growth in West Africa utilizing a market-based approach. The webinar will discuss the opportunities and show the benefits of […]

The American Business Council held a Virtual Luncheon in honour of Ms Jesmin Rahman the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief and Senior Resident Representative for Nigeria. Ms Jesmin Rahman stated that the Nigerian government must improve tax collection because revenue is lower than the minimum amount required for the state to play an enabling role in […]

No fewer than 200 elderly people in the Itafaji community of Lagos Island on Wednesday benefited from palliatives containing staple foods, hygiene products and face masks. The United Way Greater Nigeria (UWGN), in partnership with the American Business Council (ABC), gave out the items at a ceremony to commemorate the Day of Action. The Day […]

The American Business Council in partnership with the US Mission in Nigeria organized a webinar on the 1st of July 2020 to share the project financing opportunities from the United States and how best to leverage on these funds. The speakers were Vibhuti Jain, Regional Director for Africa DFC, Joshua Egba, Country Representative (West Africa) […]

The American Business Council in partnership with the US Department of Justice held a webinar on the 10th of June to identify how the Nigerian Government and private stakeholders are combating counterfeits and paralel trade into the country especially with the huge demand for medical equipment during the pandemic. The panelists shared updates on Parallel […]

The American Business Council in partnership with McLarty Associates held a virtual event “A Bipartisan Perspective: 2020 U.S. Presidential Election” on the 4th of June. While much of the world has come to a standstill in response to the global Coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Presidential Election in the United States is moving ahead full throttle. […]

The American Business Council, in partnership with the US Africa Business Centre, American Chamber of Commerce Ghana, Africa Continental Free Trade Area, organized a webinar to discuss the role of the AfCFTA in stimulating domestic production in the wake of Covid-19 and ways in which the AfCFTA can engage partners domestically and internationally to provide […]

The U.S.-Africa Business Center (USAfBC) and the American Business Council Nigeria (ABC) held a diplomatic briefing with the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard. During this session, Ambassador Leonard provided an update on her engagements with Nigerian government officials in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and updates on the U.S. -Nigeria commercial relationship. […]

The American Business Council in partnership with Boston Consulting Group, Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and the Africa Venture Philanthropy Alliance held a webinar on the 31st of March titled COVID-19: How leaders should respond and prepare for the future. The Presenters shared the evidence of effective Government response and the […]

The American Business Council held a Data Protection Workshop on the 3rd of March with the objective to set the right foundation for the Data Protection Bill. This was done by having public and private sector stakeholders at the workshop.   The CEO/ Executive Secretary of the American Business Council, Margaret Olele noted that the Council and partners will […]

The Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy in partnership with the American Business Council held a breakfast meeting on the 25th of February with US Companies on EducationUSA. The objective of the meeting was to share with US Companies the opportunity in supporting the Opportunity Fund provided for talented Nigerian students who are interested […]

The United States Chamber of Commerce, American Business Council Nigeria and U.S Department of Commerce organized a commercial and investment dialogue (CID) between the United States and Nigeria, which took place at the United States Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday February 4th in Washington, D.C. The planning for this event has been in the works for over two years, […]

The Governor of Central Bank Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele received the US delegation led by the American Business Council on the 28th of January, 2020. The aim was to discuss the Forex restriction on dairy products, share best practice, and chart a plan for the Dairy Industry. Among present were representatives from USTDA, the US Commercial […]

The American Business Council held a roundtable meeting with DG of NOTAP on the 18th of December at the American Guest Quarters. The objective is to identify challenges faced by businesses in obtaining a NOTAP approval, actions that can be taken to ensure that businesses are proactively aware of the NOTAP requirements and opportunities for […]

The LBS in partnership with ABC organized the Africa Business Conference on the 30th of November at the Lagos Business School. The Africa Business Conference is an annual forum that targets business leaders, investors, financiers and policymakers across Africa. The conference aims to generate insights and gain mind share on the prevalent trends in Africa […]

The American Business Council held its second Economic Update in partnership with KPMG on the 27th of November themed: 10 Macro trends that will shape 2020 & Implications of the finance bill 2019. Guest speakers include Ajibola Olomola, Partner & Head of Deal Advisory/ M&A Tax, KPMG Nigeria & Africa and Olusegun Zaccheaus, Associate Director, […]

The American Business Council (ABC) in partnership with the American Women’s Club (AWC) and American Guest Quarters organized the first US food fair  held concurrently with the Thanksgiving holiday celebrations. The purpose of the fair is to leverage this period of giving and sharing to raise awareness and funds for ABC and AWC’s CSR initiatives, […]

The American Business Council (ABC) held a workshop in partnership with West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE), under the theme “Rethinking Talent: Rewiring the Education-to-Employment system.” The aim of the 2-hour workshop/convening on Tuesday the 5th of November, 2019 was to direct a discourse towards Rewiring the Education-to-Employment System such as: Discussing the challenges and opportunities […]

The American Business Council in partnership with the US Mission held a roundtable meeting with the mining sector to identify the issues on market entry for foreign investors, categorize the regulatory bodies that interface with this sector, and develop ways in which the American Business Council and the US Mission can collaborate with stakeholders on […]

The American Business Council recently held its first Economic Update in partnership with PwC, themed “Updates on the Nigerian Economy, Tax Regulations & the Implications of AfCFTA to Businesses. The event was well attended by business executives of various sectors of the economy. Key note speaker, Taiwo Oyedele of PwC gave highlights on the state […]

The American Business Council recently held its Intellectual Property Symposium dinner on the 17th of September at the residence of the US Consul General on the auspices of the just concluded 2-day symposium. Members of the American Business Council, US and Nigerian Stakeholders as well as sponsors and exhibitors were in attendance. Sponsors and exhibitors were […]

The American Business Council in partnership with the US Embassy recently hosted a 2-day US Intellectual Property symposium on Copyright Piracy and Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals on the 16th and 17th of September. It brought government agencies, Non-Government Organizations, and private sector stakeholders in the intellectual property rights framework together to address the issues with the Intellectual Property laws […]

The American Business Council hosted the visiting Senior Executives of Jumia Group on the 10th of September, 2019 at the Clear Essence California Spa and Wellness Resort. Among those present were members as well as partners from various sectors - IBM, TGI,VISA, HPE by Selectium, AVPA, VConnect Nigeria, Pfizer, Africa Resource Centre and Johnson & […]

The American Business Council held its AGM on the 1st of August at the American Guest Quarters. It was well attended by members of the Board as well as members of the American Business Council.

On the 24th of July, Google Nigeria announced new products and features to make Google more helpful to more people in Nigeria and across Africa at the third annual Google for Nigeria event. The Country Manager, Google Nigeria Juliet Ehimuhan shared the work that is been done in Nigeria and Africa by Google in building […]

The American Business Council in partnership with WIMBIZ organized a one-day training session on the 25th of July, titled Women in Politics. The WIMBIZ WIMPol training brings together women with zeal and passion for the development sectors to discuss topical issues and learning strategies for success in the light of a rapidly changing global, economic […]

The American Business Council held a Farewell dinner for the US Consul General John Bray and US Commercial Counselor Brent Omdahl on the 4th of July. The dinner was well attended by Company Executives of multinational companies and public sector stakeholders. Among present were executives from GE, Visa, IBM, Microsoft, ATC, Aviat, Kimberly Clark, HP, […]

Jim Ovia, Chairman Zenith Bank Plc and Aliko Dangote, Chairman Dangote Group launches KPMGs Insight Centre on the 28th of June, a next generation collaborative environment that allows clients to interact directly with their data and see innovative solutions come to life. The Insight Centre has been designed to change the way its workforce engages […]

The American Business Council organized a Night in honour of the First President and major Pillar behind the American Business Council Dick Kramer OFR, on the 13th of June. Special guests include the US Ambassador to Nigeria Stuart Symington; Minister for Industry Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelemah; Former Minister of Communication Technology, Omobola Johnson; and […]

The American Business Council in partnership with Andersen Tax held a Breakfast Meeting Session with the Chairman of FIRS, Mr Tunde Fowler on the 3rd of June at the IBM Innovation Centre 5th floor Churchgate Tower 2, VI Theme: How Tax Policies Can Improve the Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria. The event was well […]

The US Consul General, John F Bray a held welcome reception at his residence on the 21st of May for the new-to-market and existing U.S. companies as well as sponsors of the USA Fair. Sponsors were awarded plaques for supporting the initiative of the US Government.

The US Commercial Service of the US Mission held 3 day USA Trade Fair from the 21st to the 23rd of May. The USA Fair is a multi-sectoral event which presents new-to-market and existing U.S. companies an opportunity to explore opportunities and potentials within the Nigerian market. 34 US Companies participated in the fair which […]

Executives of the US Soybean Export Council paid a visit to the ABC Secretariat on the 15th of May to identify partnership and business opportunities in the Agricultural space. The USSECs primary objective in Nigeria is to establish a Soybean Centre of Excellence, which may among other activities, provide technical capacity building and strengthening of […]

The Acting Director of US Trade and Development Agency, Thomas Hardy & his team meet with American Companies in Nigeria on the 22nd of March at the American Guest Quarters. The objective is to have an overview of the market trends on ICT from the perspective of US Companies and to best understand how USTDA […]

The Executive Secretary of the American Business Council, Ms. Margaret Olele, Economic Counselor to the US Consulate, Michael Carney and the Managing Director of UPS Nigeria Ralph Ozuode held a dialogue recently with the Chairman Business and Rules Committee, House of Representatives Hon. Gyang Pwajok (SAN) on best practices in the Courier/Logistics Sector.

Microsoft Nigeria in partnership with the Lagos Business School organized a Digital Economy Workshop for Nigerian Policymakers on the 4th of December at Eko Hotel. The objective of the dialogue is to help identify and prioritize issues of societal importance as technologies continue to evolve and enable further research and development of solutions as new […]

Human Capital: The Key to Africa’s Transformation. The Lagos Business School organized the African Business Conference which held on the 8th of December, themed Human Capital: The Key to Africa’s Transformation. The event was partly sponsored by the American Business Council (ABC). The objective of the conference is to discuss ways on improving the competitiveness of Africa’s […]