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Nigeria 2.0

Friday, 27 November 2026

Eko Convention Centre, Lagos

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101 answers on the vision, the Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund, partnership, attendance and governance.

  • Eko Convention Centre, Lagos

General & Vision

15 questions
  • Question 1: What is Nigeria Leadership Business Summit?

    It is a private-sector led decade-long compact (2026-2036) of 800 CEOs, investors and policymakers to unlock Capital, Talent and Technology for Nigeria's $1 Trillion economy.

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  • Question 2: What does Nigeria 2.0 mean?

    Nigeria 1.0 was built on oil. Nigeria 2.0 will be built on Capital, Talent and Technology - a new economy powered by people.

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  • Question 3: What is the theme for 2026?

    Nigeria 2.0: Unlocking Capital, Talent and Technology for a Resilient Economy.

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  • Question 4: When and where is the summit?

    Friday, 27th November 2026, Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels, Lagos. 9AM - 6PM.

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  • Question 5: Who is the convener?

    The summit is convened by HBC Business Help of Nigeria Leadership Business Summit under the Youth Patronage of Mr. Seyi Tinubu.

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  • Question 6: Is the Presidency involved?

    Yes. We have humbly invited His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR to deliver the Presidential Opening Address. The Post-Summit Brief will be submitted to the Presidency and Federal Executive Council.

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  • Question 7: What is your 10-year plan?

    Ignition (2026-2028) 10k youths, Scale (2029-2031) 50k youths + N100B deals, Dominance (2032-2036) 100k youths and transition to Nigeria 2.0 Institute.

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  • Question 8: Is this another talk-shop conference?

    No. This is a Deal Room. Every session ends with recruitment, funding, or policy action. No speeches longer than 15 mins.

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  • Question 9: Why should I attend?

    To recruit pre-vetted talent, meet capital providers, influence policy, and co-own a national workforce pipeline for 10 years.

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  • Question 10: Who owns Nigeria 2.0?

    It is a private sector initiative, not government. Partners are co-owners of the narrative.

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  • Question 11: What is your tagline?

    Invest in people. Invest in Possibilities.

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  • Question 12: What language will be used?

    English. Pidgin and local languages at Talent Hubs.

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  • Question 13: Is it annual?

    Yes. The summit convenes every November until 2036.

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  • Question 14: What makes you different from NES, NBCC events?

    We are Talent-First, Deal-Driven, Youth-Patronaged, and Impact-Measured. You leave with CVs, not just contacts.

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  • Question 15: What is the expected outcome of 2026 edition?

    3 Platinum Founding Partners unveiled, 10,000 youth portal launched, Post-Summit Brief submitted to President, 100 MOUs signed.

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Talent Fund: Core Product

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  • Question 16: What is Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund?

    Our impact vehicle to Skill 5,000, Place 3,000 in jobs, and Fund 2,000 youth businesses annually.

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  • Question 17: Why 10,000 youths?

    It is big enough to be national, small enough to be measurable in Year 1.

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  • Question 18: Who are the 10,000 youths?

    Nigerians 18-35 from all 36 states + FCT, 40% women, 10% PWDs, 60% under 30.

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  • Question 19: How do you select them?

    Open application on nlbs.com.ng/talentnigeria20 (opens in a new tab), followed by CBT screening, an interview and state quota balancing.

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  • Question 20: What skills do you teach?

    AI, Fintech & Data, Digital Marketing, Agri-tech, Sales, Customer Service, Renewable Energy Installation, Fashion & Creative Economy.

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  • Question 21: How long is training?

    12 weeks intensive - online + 6 physical hubs: Lagos, Abuja, Kano, PH, Enugu, Ibadan.

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  • Question 22: Is training free?

    Yes, for beneficiaries. Funded by Platinum Partners and donors.

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  • Question 23: What is the Placement leg?

    We place 3,000 in 6-month paid internships/jobs in partner companies.

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  • Question 24: Do companies pay for talent?

    No recruitment fee in Year 1. Founding Stakeholders get first pick of the talent pool as part of their partnership.

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  • Question 25: What is the Capital leg?

    2,000 MSMEs get N250k - N2M enterprise grant + mentorship via partner MFBs.

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  • Question 26: Who disburses the money?

    Licensed Microfinance Banks with monitoring and BVN tracking.

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  • Question 27: How do you prevent fraud?

    BVN verification, Big 4 annual audit, quarterly reports published online, Board oversight including partner reps.

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  • Question 28: Can I nominate youths from my community?

    Yes, partners can nominate 20% of their 500 slots from their host communities.

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  • Question 29: Will my company logo be on certificates?

    Yes, Platinum logos on all 10,000 certificates and portal.

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  • Question 30: What is http://nlbs.com.ng/talentnigeria20?

    Our digital marketplace where partners log in to search, interview, and hire from 10,000 pool.

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  • Question 31: When does portal open?

    October 1, 2026.

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  • Question 32: Do you guarantee jobs?

    We guarantee training and interview access. Employment depends on partner selection.

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  • Question 33: What about after the job?

    We track beneficiaries for 24 months for retention and business survival rates.

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  • Question 34: Can youths outside Nigeria apply?

    Priority is Nigerian residents, but diaspora Nigerians under 35 can apply as mentors.

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  • Question 35: Is there age limit for trainers?

    No.

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  • Question 36: Do you provide accommodation?

    No, hybrid model. Physical hubs are day centers.

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  • Question 37: What is your governance?

    Board: Convener, 2 Platinum Partners, Ministry of Youth Rep, Youth Beneficiary Rep, Auditor.

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  • Question 38: Who is Youth Patron?

    Mr. Seyi Tinubu, Youth Patron of Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund.

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  • Question 39: What does Youth Patron do?

    Provides strategic guidance, access to Presidency, and unveils Fund at Summit.

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  • Question 40: Can I be a Training Partner?

    Yes, donate curriculum, instructors, or hub space - recognized as Knowledge Partner.

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  • Question 41: What is the success metric?

    Jobs created, businesses alive after 24 months, income increase.

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  • Question 42: Is this NYSC replacement?

    No, complement. We accept Corps members and ex-Corps members.

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  • Question 43: Do you take commission on placement?

    No.

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  • Question 44: How do you handle PWDs?

    Accessible hubs, assistive tools, dedicated 10% quota.

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  • Question 45: Can I track my 500 adopted youths?

    Yes, live dashboard for Platinum Partners.

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Partnership & Sponsorship

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  • Question 46: How many partnership categories?

    Two tracks. Founding Stakeholders (3 Platinum, 5 Gold and 8 Silver slots) help shape the policy and deal agenda. Official Sponsors (1 Diamond, 3 Gold, 5 Silver and 10 Supporting slots) gain brand reach and leads. In-kind Talent and Ecosystem partnerships are also welcome. Fees are shared on request.

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  • Question 47: What does a Platinum Founding Stakeholder package include?

    A named place on the Post-Summit Policy Brief to the Presidency, curated one-on-one meetings with government and DFI leaders, a sector roundtable to chair, the VIP dinner with Federal Ministers and CEOs, a 15-minute keynote, a seat on the pre-summit working group, and nomination of up to 500 youths into the Talent Fund.

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  • Question 48: Is a Founding Stakeholder package sponsorship?

    No. Stakeholders pay a partnership fee to help set the agenda, not to buy logo space. Founding Stakeholder status is renewable annually for 10 years.

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  • Question 49: Why only 3 Platinum slots?

    Exclusivity. One each from Industry, Finance/Investment, and Technology/Telco.

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  • Question 50: What does a Gold Founding Stakeholder package include?

    The Stakeholder benefits: a named place on the Policy Brief, curated meetings with government and DFI leaders, a roundtable seat, VIP dinner access, a panel speaking slot and Talent Fund nominations. Exact terms are in the partnership proposal, shared on request.

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  • Question 51: Can I pay in installments?

    Yes, 50% on commitment, 50% before Nov 15.

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  • Question 52: Are you open to in-kind?

    Yes for Training Partners - internet, hub space, curriculum valued and documented.

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  • Question 53: Is there ROI?

    Yes: recruitment cost saved through the talent pipeline, media visibility, policy access and ESG/CSR reporting.

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  • Question 54: Will my competitors be there?

    We allow only one per sector in Platinum to avoid conflict. Gold is open.

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  • Question 55: Can I speak if I am not Platinum?

    Yes. Every Founding Stakeholder has a guaranteed speaking slot, and only Platinum gets a solo keynote. Diamond Sponsors give a 5-minute address and Gold Sponsors join a panel. Other speaking is subject to availability.

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  • Question 56: What is Presidential Roundtable?

    50-person exclusive dinner night summit with Presidency, Minister of Finance, Youth Patron and 3 Platinum Chairmen.

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  • Question 57: Do I get the post-summit brief?

    Platinum co-authors it. All partners get copy before public release.

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  • Question 58: Can my GMD send representative?

    Keynote seat is for Chairman/GMD personally for impact, but MD can represent at Roundtable if unavoidably absent.

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  • Question 59: Is there exhibition?

    Yes, 100 curated stands in Eko Convention foyer. Platinum gets front 6x6 pavilion.

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  • Question 60: What is Deal Room?

    B2B matching area where investors meet pre-screened startups from Talent Fund.

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  • Question 61: Do you provide receipts?

    Yes, official receipt + audited impact report for your ESG filing.

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  • Question 62: Is it tax deductible?

    We will provide documentation through our non-profit foundation partner for eligible CSR deductions.

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  • Question 63: Can I brand the Talent Fund?

    Yes. Platinum Stakeholders can co-brand a cohort, for example "[Your company] Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund Cohort".

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  • Question 64: Can I have my own hiring day?

    Yes, Platinum gets 1 exclusive recruitment day at our hub.

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  • Question 65: What is the deadline for partnership?

    31st October 2026 to be on print assets. After that digital only.

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  • Question 66: What if I want to fund more than 500?

    You can adopt up to 2,000 as Anchor Talent Investor - special recognition.

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  • Question 67: Do you have media partners?

    Media partners will be announced on this website once agreements are confirmed.

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  • Question 68: Can I bring my HR team?

    Yes, 5 passes for Platinum, 3 for Gold.

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  • Question 69: Is there a contract?

    Yes. Founding Stakeholders sign a simple 2-page MOU and Impact Agreement. Sponsors receive a contract and invoice after a 15-minute activation planning call, and a 50% deposit secures the slot.

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  • Question 70: Who are your confirmed partners?

    List will be unveiled on website after first Platinum signing in October.

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  • Question 71: Can foreign companies partner?

    Yes, especially Diaspora and DFIs as International Partners.

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  • Question 72: What is the difference between sponsor and partner?

    Sponsors put their brand on the table: logo placement, delegate passes, exhibition and media. Founding Stakeholders build the table: they help set the agenda, meet Ministers and DFIs one-on-one, have a guaranteed speaking slot and are named on the Policy Brief. The Partners page compares both tracks.

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  • Question 73: Do you refund if event is postponed?

    Partnership is for 10-year journey, not just event. Funds already go to Talent Fund. Event date shift does not void partnership.

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  • Question 74: Can I propose a session topic?

    Yes, Gold and Platinum can propose topics aligned to theme.

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  • Question 75: How do I pay?

    By bank transfer to KK Crown Resource Ltd, Access Bank Plc, account number 0078883858. Use the reference NLBS/PLT/ followed by your company name.

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Attendees & Logistics

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  • Question 76: Who will attend?

    800 Chairmen, CEOs, MDs, DFIs, Diaspora Investors, Tech Founders, Policymakers.

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  • Question 77: How do I get invitation?

    Nomination by partner, or application on website vetted by board.

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  • Question 78: Is there a fee to attend?

    Attendance is by invitation for 800. No gate fee. General exhibition open to youth registrants.

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  • Question 79: What is dress code?

    Business Formal / National.

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  • Question 80: Is there virtual attendance?

    Yes, live stream for Talent Fund beneficiaries and diaspora.

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  • Question 81: What time does it start?

    9AM Plenary, 6PM Presidential Roundtable start, 7:30PM Gala.

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  • Question 82: Is there security?

    Yes, Presidential security protocol + private security.

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  • Question 83: Can I exhibit products?

    Yes, only vetted partners in Deal Room.

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  • Question 84: Is there accommodation for delegates?

    Eko Hotels has discounted rate for partners - code NIGERIA2.0

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  • Question 85: Can press attend?

    Accredited press only via Corporate Affairs.

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  • Question 86: Will there be food?

    Yes, premium lunch and dinner for 800.

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  • Question 87: How do I become a volunteer?

    Apply on portal - 100 volunteers needed, certificate + stipend.

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  • Question 88: Is there parking?

    Yes, VIP and general at Eko Hotels.

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  • Question 89: Can I network before event?

    Yes, partners get access to Founders App for pre-event matching.

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  • Question 90: Will presentations be shared?

    Yes, on portal after summit.

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  • Question 91: Is there an after-party?

    Founders business networking and Gala.

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  • Question 92: What is the hashtag?

    #Nigeria2Point0 #InvestInPeople#InvestInPossibilities

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