Practical insight on enterprise and capital

A forum for people building businesses, strengthening institutions and participating in economic development. NCDF Impact Circle brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, business leaders and development partners to examine the ideas, capabilities and relationships that support responsible growth.

Part of NCDF Knowledge Institute, the series connects learning with practical business questions. Explore upcoming events, revisit past sessions and discover perspectives relevant to Nigerian enterprise, African markets and the wider international community.

Upcoming Events

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From Opportunity to Execution

Mobilising Capital and Partnerships for Nigerian Enterprise

Date

Thursday, 29 October 2026

Starts

4:00 p.m. Nigeria time (WAT)

Host

NCDF Group

Join Internationally

3:00 p.m. London (GMT) | 11:00 a.m. New York (EDT) | 8:00 a.m. Los Angeles (PDT)

What does it take to turn a promising Nigerian business or project into an opportunity that investors and partners can assess with confidence? This session explores the financial information, governance, digital systems and commercial relationships needed to support the next stage of growth.

  • Prepare for engagement. Identify gaps in business information, governance and implementation plans.
  • Define the right support. Explore capital, commercial, technology and institutional partnerships around specific enterprise needs.
  • Strengthen delivery. Connect growth ambitions with operating capability, clear milestones and measurable progress.

Designed primarily for Nigerian entrepreneurs, SMEs, project sponsors, executives and institutions. Diaspora professionals and international partners supporting Nigerian enterprise are welcome.

Past Events

Explore earlier editions of the NCDF Impact Circle Series. Each event page brings together its programme information and any published summaries, recordings or supporting resources.

Mobilising Capital for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity

Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026

Format: Virtual forum via Zoom

Featured speaker: Hareter Babatunde Oralusi, Executive Chairman, NCDF Group

A forum focused on the role of capital, enterprise and strategic partnerships in Africa’s sustainable economic growth. The programme connected investment perspectives with business development, institutional collaboration and diaspora participation.

Explore the themes

Follow the subjects most relevant to your work, organisation or next stage of growth.

  • Capital and financial understanding. Financial information, investment thinking and informed economic participation.
  • Enterprise readiness and growth. Governance, business preparation, commercial capability and execution.
  • Technology and productivity. Digital systems, operational improvement and business performance.
  • Partnerships and development. Institutional collaboration, diaspora engagement and sustainable economic development.

Recordings and Learning Resources

Continue learning beyond the live session. Browse published event summaries, selected recordings, presentations and related reading. Available resources are linked to their original event so you can see when the discussion took place and the context in which it was presented.

Speakers and Contributors

Meet the business leaders, practitioners and institutional voices contributing to the series. Speaker profiles identify the sessions in which each person has participated.

Hareter Babatunde Oralusi

Executive Chairman, NCDF Group

Featured speaker at Series 04. His work at NCDF Group focuses on capital mobilisation, strategic partnerships and initiatives supporting economic development and inclusive prosperity.

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Who the Series Is For

Entrepreneurs and business owners; professionals and executives; investors and project sponsors; business associations; public-sector and development institutions; and diaspora participants seeking a stronger understanding of enterprise, capital and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register?

Select an upcoming event and complete the registration process on its event page. Event registration is separate from subscribing to series updates.

Yes. Diaspora participants and international partners are welcome where the event’s participation criteria allow. Check the time-zone information and joining details for your selected session.

Fees, eligibility and any invitation requirements are stated on each event page. These may differ between sessions.

Selected resources may be published after an event, subject to speaker permission and availability. Check the past-event page for the materials released for that session.

Contact info@ncdfgroup.com before the event to discuss accessibility or joining requirements. The team will confirm the arrangements available for your chosen session.