Nigeria’s Economic Trajectory & Investor Confidence – Tola Adeyemi, CEO of KPMG West Africa
Is Nigeria’s economy finally turning the corner toward shared prosperity, or are businesses still operating in crisis mode? In this exclusive interview at the 14th Annual BusinessDay CEO Forum, Tola Adeyemi, Senior Partner and CEO of KPMG One Africa, breaks down the exact macroeconomic scorecard changing Nigeria’s financial future.
Following significant macroeconomic policy shifts—including foreign exchange reform, fuel subsidy removal, and debt restructuring—Nigeria is transitioning from market volatility toward stabilization. In this authoritative interview, Tola Adeyemi unveils KPMG’s multi-dimensional economic scorecard used to track GDP per capita, inflation trends, poverty alleviation, and access to infrastructure. He outlines why business confidence is rebuilding and how corporate leaders must navigate the current fiscal climate.
For CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs, long-term survival in West Africa requires agility, strategic foresight, and relentless execution. Adeyemi highlights how top-performing organizations leverage artificial intelligence, talent development, and digital transformation to outpace competitors. Watch to understand the strategic roadmap for navigating Nigeria’s shifting business landscape and positioning your enterprise for shared prosperity.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction & BusinessDay CEO Forum Overview
00:40 – Moving From Stability to Shared Prosperity
01:58 – The KPMG Scorecard: Measuring Economic Growth & Poverty
04:03 – Post-Reform Analysis: FX Stability, Subsidies & Inflation
05:53 – Key Leadership Lessons for CEOs in Tough Economies
07:58 – What Separates Winning Companies From Struggling Ones
09:25 – How Artificial Intelligence & Tech Drive Corporate Growth
11:13 – Nigeria’s Economic Trajectory & Investor Confidence
12:28 – Strategic Outlook & Vision for 2027
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