Davos debrief: Always great attending The World Economic Forum and immersing myself into it. The 53rd Annual Meeting in Davos, covered a huge range of topics and themes at a difficult time for the global community as it faces a series of interlinked crise…https://t.co/EQQApHRXXe
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AHEAD OF WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2026, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHES NIGERIA HOUSE DAVOS
The Federal Government announces the establishment of Nigeria House Davos during the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, scheduled to take place from 19th–23rd January 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.
This landmark initiative marks Nigeria’s first official National House on the Davos Promenade and represents a strategic national platform to project Nigeria’s economic reforms, investment readiness, institutional strength, and cultural identity on the global stage. Nigeria House Davos is designed to strengthen foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, deepen strategic partnerships, and advance Nigeria’s global economic positioning in alignment with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Nigeria House Davos is the result of a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework involving relevant Ministries, including the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, Finance and Foreign Affairs, and the private sector. Eviola & Co Integrated Services Ltd is the Lead Coordinating and Executing Organisation, working in consortium with Lex-Con Advisory Services Ltd and UFAM Services Nigeria Ltd, alongside international technical and delivery partners. This structure combines public-sector leadership with private-sector execution expertise to ensure a professional, credible, and impactful national representation.
Nigeria House Davos will serve as a sovereign convening platform for ministerial engagements, high level roundtables, policy dialogues, investment meetings, cultural diplomacy, and strategic bilateral discussions. Its programme will span five thematic days covering Solid Minerals, Mining Value Chains, Trade Infrastructure and Agriculture, Climate Investment, Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Digital Trade and Technology, Creative Economy and Cultural Exports, and Cross-Sector Convergence, with Finance, Legislation, Investment Security and Investor assurance integrated across all discussions.
For decades, leading nations and global corporations have leveraged Davos Houses as instruments of soft power, economic diplomacy, and global influence. With Nigeria House Davos, Nigeria now enters this league, presenting its narrative from its own perspective, engaging global decision-makers directly, and positioning itself as a serious reform-driven economy open for partnership and investment.
The Presidency encourages strategic participation by key public institutions, the private sector, development finance institutions, and international partners to ensure that Nigeria’s debut presence on the Davos Promenade is unified, dignified, and impactful.
Nigeria House Davos reflects Nigeria’s confidence, ambition, and readiness to engage the world, presenting Nigeria’s narrative with clarity, credibility, and purpose.
Abiodun Oladunjoye
Director (Information & Public Relations)
State House
January 9, 2026
Loan Opportunity for Creatives: Federal Govt Rolls Out Creative Economy Development Fund CEDF To Boost Industry.
Phase 1:
Application Opens: April 28, 2025
Closes: May 30, 2025.
For projects needing over $100,000
Targeting mature businesses with clear project plans & financial documents.
Those eligible:
1. Fashion designers, tailors, textile mills
2. Film directors, animators, editors, cinema owners.
3. Musicians, producers, digital platforms
4. Artists, cultural curators, heritage experts
5. Tour operators, event planners, creative tech startups
6. Video Game Developers, XR/VR Creatives, Interactive Media Artists.
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Fill the official CEDF application form (via
CEDF website: https://t.co/VSUFegcb74)
2. Submit your proposal + required documents before the deadline.
3. Wait for evaluation and follow-up
4. If selected, get support and funding starting Jan 2026 (Phase 1) or April 2026 (Phase 2)
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy invites eligible creatives, entrepreneurs, and organisations to apply for funding through the Creative Economy Development Fund.
The CEDF is a bold step towards realizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at fostering job creation, economic diversification, and enhancing Nigeria’s global cultural influence.
Flagging off the CEDF, the Honorable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa said that the Fund is a strategic national investment designed to unlock the vast potential of Nigeria’s creative sector, positioning it as a driver of economic growth and cultural diplomacy.
“This is not just a financial intervention. It is a call to action for creatives, entrepreneurs, and industry enablers to scale their dreams and contribute to a thriving, inclusive creative economy,” the Minister said.
The fund provides tailored financial support through debt, equity, and grant funding to boost promote innovation, and increase global visibility for Nigeria's creative assets, cultural projects, and tourism-linked enterprises.
CEDF supports creative businesses by providing capital to scale production, expand market access, and build resilience. It also allows creators to leverage intellectual property as a financial asset, unlocking the value of film rights, music catalogues, digital content, and other creative works.
The initiative offers various funding options for creative businesses, including; Affordable loans and credit facilities for businesses across sectors such as film, music, fashion, art, publishing, gaming, and cultural tourism. Equity and quasi-equity investments in high-growth creative enterprises, Grant funding for socially impactful and innovative cultural projects and focus on leveraging intellectual property (IP) as a bankable asset class for securing financing.
The application process will be rolled out in phases, with the first call for proposals open till May 30, 2025, prioritizing mature projects seeking over $100,000.
The second phase will open on August 4, 2025, focusing on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs and Small and Medium Enterprises SMEs requesting under $100,000.
Application review, project onboarding, incubation, and acceleration for Phase One will take place from June to December 2025, with the disbursement of funds starting on January 1, 2026. For Phase Two, disbursements will start on April 1, 2026.
The fund is open to individuals, businesses, and institutions operating across the creative and cultural economy, including writers, directors, artists, fashion designers, gaming studios, cultural tourism providers, training institutions, promoters, legal consultants, media agencies, digital platforms, and logistics companies.
Applications will be assessed by independent professionals with oversight from a private sector investment committee.
I just read this my interview again and I feel to happy for sharing and I got emotional again, thank you @BusinessDayNg@lehlelalumiere for the opportunity.
I’m so proud of myself and I thank my family and friends for their support always
Link:
https://t.co/DgbgrKJRZ5
The FGN Dollar Bond is designed to encourage Nigerians to save money and earn regular income with minimal risk. The Bond is backed by the full faith and credit of the Federal Government, which means there is no risk of default or loss of your money. #FGNDollarBond
Fintech Plop:
In the first 3 quarters of 2023, fintech startups secured $30.5B in funding….Stripe ($50B valuation), Revolut ($33B), and Chime ($25B) are currently the top fintech unicorns. Though Stripe’s current valuation is almost 50% below its peak of $95B. #Fintech#VacePay
Recap: The 2023 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group which took place in Washington, D.C. from Monday, April 10 to Sunday, April 16. Theme: Reshaping Development for a New Era.
With a discussion on the complex chall…https://t.co/kuL0oLfwCY
It is one thing to encourage members to fulfill their civic duties, but taking laws into your hands by sending them away is not the best approach. Really unfortunate to see religious leaders take laws into their hands.
Denying people access to church unless they get their PVC’s is a violation of their rights to freedom of thoughts, conscience and religion enshrined in our constitution.