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A delegation from the United Nations, led by Ms. Adwoa Kufuor, Senior Human Rights Officer of the United Nations Human Rights Office; paid a working visit to the Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The delegation also included a representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Discussions centred on potential areas of collaboration between the United Nations and PEBEC, with a focus on strengthening human rights compliance across businesses and government MDAs. The delegation provided insights into ongoing initiatives on Business and Human Rights, including Nigeria’s National Action Plan, while PEBEC highlighted its nationwide tour engagements and the IPA peer-to-peer framework as possible entry points for alignment and joint action. The meeting concluded with agreement on next steps, including the establishment of a joint committee to facilitate the convening of a stakeholder roundtable. #PEBEC #UnitedNations #BusinessAndHumanRights #PublicPrivateDialogue #NIGERIAEaseOfDoingBusiness
A delegation from the United Nations, led by Ms. Adwoa Kufuor, Senior Human Rights Officer of the United Nations Human Rights Office; paid a working visit to the Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The delegation also included a representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Discussions centred on potential areas of collaboration between the United Nations and PEBEC, with a focus on strengthening human rights compliance across businesses and government MDAs. The delegation provided insights into ongoing initiatives on Business and Human Rights, including Nigeria’s National Action Plan, while PEBEC highlighted its nationwide tour engagements and the IPA peer-to-peer framework as possible entry points for alignment and joint action. The meeting concluded with agreement on next steps, including the establishment of a joint committee to facilitate the convening of a stakeholder roundtable. #PEBEC #UnitedNations #BusinessAndHumanRights #PublicPrivateDialogue #NIGERIAEaseOfDoingBusiness
The Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, met with Galaxy Backbone (GBB) for a follow-up session on the restoration of the Trademarks registration website. The meeting was attended by officials of Galaxy Backbone (GBB), including Mr. Mohammed Sani Ibrahim, Executive Director (Finance); Mr. Akintayo Ayodele-Bamisaye, Group Head, RDIS; and Mr. Ibrahim Ningi, Technical Services. The engagement focused on reviewing the progress of established resolutions and ensuring a swift, seamless restoration of the platform. Technical collaboration between both agencies remains a priority to minimize disruptions for stakeholders and uphold the efficiency of digital business services in Nigeria. This engagement reinforces the importance of timely resolution of technical issues to ensure seamless access to critical business services. #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #DigitalTransformation #GBB #EaseOfDoingBusiness
The Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, met with Galaxy Backbone (GBB) for a follow-up session on the restoration of the Trademarks registration website. The meeting was attended by officials of Galaxy Backbone (GBB), including Mr. Mohammed Sani Ibrahim, Executive Director (Finance); Mr. Akintayo Ayodele-Bamisaye, Group Head, RDIS; and Mr. Ibrahim Ningi, Technical Services. The engagement focused on reviewing the progress of established resolutions and ensuring a swift, seamless restoration of the platform. Technical collaboration between both agencies remains a priority to minimize disruptions for stakeholders and uphold the efficiency of digital business services in Nigeria. This engagement reinforces the importance of timely resolution of technical issues to ensure seamless access to critical business services. #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #DigitalTransformation #GBB #EaseOfDoingBusiness
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the World Bank through the SABER programme, successfully concluded a two-day Peer-to-Peer Learning Workshop. The workshop brought together Honourable Commissioners of Commerce and Heads of State Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) to strengthen subnational reform delivery and enhance state-level investment competitiveness. In her opening remarks, the Director General of PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, emphasized the need to accelerate state investment readiness by moving from strategy to execution, highlighting the critical role of states in shaping investor experience and driving economic growth. Over the two days, discussions progressed from strategic positioning to implementation-focused sessions on institutional coordination, investment facilitation, and investor aftercare, with technical sessions delivered by experts including The British High Commission, NEST, Better Regulation Team UK and Afreximbank, equipping states with practical tools to convert reform commitments into measurable outcomes. Sessions also featured hands-on engagements with reform implementation tools, including structured templates for inter-agency coordination, investor tracking, and aftercare management, as well as the demonstration of DLI 4 frameworks to support performance monitoring and delivery. In his closing remarks, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, underscored the importance of urgency in reform delivery, noting that Nigeria’s competitiveness will be driven by the ability of states to attract, facilitate, and retain investment. The vibrant exchange of questions, case studies, and discussions throughout the workshop underscored the value of such collaborative platforms, with participants actively engaging and calling for more sustained sessions to further drive momentum in subnational reform delivery. #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #SABER #WorldBank #EaseOfDoingBusiness
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the World Bank through the SABER programme, successfully concluded a two-day Peer-to-Peer Learning Workshop. The workshop brought together Honourable Commissioners of Commerce and Heads of State Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) to strengthen subnational reform delivery and enhance state-level investment competitiveness. In her opening remarks, the Director General of PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, emphasized the need to accelerate state investment readiness by moving from strategy to execution, highlighting the critical role of states in shaping investor experience and driving economic growth. Over the two days, discussions progressed from strategic positioning to implementation-focused sessions on institutional coordination, investment facilitation, and investor aftercare, with technical sessions delivered by experts including The British High Commission, NEST, Better Regulation Team UK and Afreximbank, equipping states with practical tools to convert reform commitments into measurable outcomes. Sessions also featured hands-on engagements with reform implementation tools, including structured templates for inter-agency coordination, investor tracking, and aftercare management, as well as the demonstration of DLI 4 frameworks to support performance monitoring and delivery. In his closing remarks, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, underscored the importance of urgency in reform delivery, noting that Nigeria’s competitiveness will be driven by the ability of states to attract, facilitate, and retain investment. The vibrant exchange of questions, case studies, and discussions throughout the workshop underscored the value of such collaborative platforms, with participants actively engaging and calling for more sustained sessions to further drive momentum in subnational reform delivery. #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #SABER #WorldBank #EaseOfDoingBusiness
The DG PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, joined the Made in Naija Trade Exhibition, organized by Hon. Ahmed Munir, Chairman, House Committee on Commerce. The DG joined a panel session on the challenges and prospects of local production, highlighting the strategic importance of “Made in Naija” as a national economic initiative aimed at building resilience in an unpredictable global market. She emphasized initiatives such as the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) framework and the ReportGov.ng platform, which are designed to make government processes more predictable, responsive, and business-friendly, ultimately enable Nigerian businesses to grow and compete at both regional and global levels. #PEBEC #MadeInNaija #InvestInNaija #PEBECWorks #EaseOfDoingBusiness #SupportLocal #NigeriaOnTheMove #TradeAndCommerce #EconomicGrowth #NigeriaBusiness #Entrepreneurship
The DG PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, joined the Made in Naija Trade Exhibition, organized by Hon. Ahmed Munir, Chairman, House Committee on Commerce. The DG joined a panel session on the challenges and prospects of local production, highlighting the strategic importance of “Made in Naija” as a national economic initiative aimed at building resilience in an unpredictable global market. She emphasized initiatives such as the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) framework and the ReportGov.ng platform, which are designed to make government processes more predictable, responsive, and business-friendly, ultimately enable Nigerian businesses to grow and compete at both regional and global levels. #PEBEC #MadeInNaija #InvestInNaija #PEBECWorks #EaseOfDoingBusiness #SupportLocal #NigeriaOnTheMove #TradeAndCommerce #EconomicGrowth #NigeriaBusiness #Entrepreneurship
Vice President Kashim Shettima just laid down a powerful charge at the PEBEC Awards Night. He's calling on ALL state governments, federal agencies, AND the private sector to step up their game. This video breaks down his urgent call for collaboration and celebrates the reformers who are already making it happen. Tap to see the champions of change and what this means for Nigeria's economic future. #PEBEC #BusinessEnvironment #Nigeria #VPShettima #EaseOfDoingBusiness #PublicService #PrivateSector #Reforms #InvestInNigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima just laid down a powerful charge at the PEBEC Awards Night. He's calling on ALL state governments, federal agencies, AND the private sector to step up their game. This video breaks down his urgent call for collaboration and celebrates the reformers who are already making it happen. Tap to see the champions of change and what this means for Nigeria's economic future. #PEBEC #BusinessEnvironment #Nigeria #VPShettima #EaseOfDoingBusiness #PublicService #PrivateSector #Reforms #InvestInNigeria
The Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, met with Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation (NEST) to finalise preparations for the upcoming Diplomatic Community and Strategic Partners Roundtable. Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation (NEST) is a UK–Nigeria partnership programme under the British High Commission in Nigeria, focused on supporting macroeconomic reforms and improving the business environment. The engagement, led on the NEST side by Mr. Ajibola Alfred, focused on aligning key deliverables, strengthening coordination efforts, and ensuring readiness for the successful execution of the event. The roundtable will spotlight PEBEC’s Top 10 Ease of Doing Business states as featured in the PEBEC Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report 2025 (Lagos, Kaduna, Oyo, FCT, Ogun, Enugu, Plateau, Ekiti, Kano, and Nasarawa) and is designed to connect global capital and strategic partners directly with these subnational governments to drive targeted investment opportunities. 📍 Transcorp Hilton, Abuja 📅 March 27, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Attendance is strictly by invitation. #PEBEC #NigeriaUKRelations #TradeAndInvestment #EaseOfDoingBusiness #NEST
The Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, met with Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation (NEST) to finalise preparations for the upcoming Diplomatic Community and Strategic Partners Roundtable. Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation (NEST) is a UK–Nigeria partnership programme under the British High Commission in Nigeria, focused on supporting macroeconomic reforms and improving the business environment. The engagement, led on the NEST side by Mr. Ajibola Alfred, focused on aligning key deliverables, strengthening coordination efforts, and ensuring readiness for the successful execution of the event. The roundtable will spotlight PEBEC’s Top 10 Ease of Doing Business states as featured in the PEBEC Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report 2025 (Lagos, Kaduna, Oyo, FCT, Ogun, Enugu, Plateau, Ekiti, Kano, and Nasarawa) and is designed to connect global capital and strategic partners directly with these subnational governments to drive targeted investment opportunities. 📍 Transcorp Hilton, Abuja 📅 March 27, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Attendance is strictly by invitation. #PEBEC #NigeriaUKRelations #TradeAndInvestment #EaseOfDoingBusiness #NEST
Happening Now!!! The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the World Bank through the SABER programme, is hosting a Peer-to-Peer Learning Workshop bringing together Honourable Commissioners of Commerce and Heads of State Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs). Day One sessions are focused on strategic positioning, investment value proposition, and strengthening states’ investment readiness, with discussions centred on practical approaches to attracting and facilitating investment. The engagement aims to strengthen subnational reform delivery through peer learning and collaboration, supporting states to move from strategy to execution, and ultimately improve investment outcomes and the ease of doing business across Nigeria. 📍 The Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments, Abuja 🗓 TODAY: 28th April 2026 #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #SABER #WorldBank #PeerLearning
Happening Now!!! The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the World Bank through the SABER programme, is hosting a Peer-to-Peer Learning Workshop bringing together Honourable Commissioners of Commerce and Heads of State Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs). Day One sessions are focused on strategic positioning, investment value proposition, and strengthening states’ investment readiness, with discussions centred on practical approaches to attracting and facilitating investment. The engagement aims to strengthen subnational reform delivery through peer learning and collaboration, supporting states to move from strategy to execution, and ultimately improve investment outcomes and the ease of doing business across Nigeria. 📍 The Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments, Abuja 🗓 TODAY: 28th April 2026 #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #SABER #WorldBank #PeerLearning
The 2025 PEBEC Awards & Gala Night: Celebrating Excellence in Public Service Hosted by His Excellency, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, the event celebrated the public institutions driving business reforms across Nigeria. MDAs and State Governments were recognized for their contributions to making business easy, efficient, and transparent. The PEBEC Awards & Gala Night reaffirmed the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration’s steadfast commitment to building a Nigeria where enterprise thrives and prosperity is shared. #PEBEC #PEBECAwards2025 #EaseOfDoingBusiness #BusinessMadeEasy #NigeriaIsOpenForBusiness CelebratingService
The 2025 PEBEC Awards & Gala Night: Celebrating Excellence in Public Service Hosted by His Excellency, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, the event celebrated the public institutions driving business reforms across Nigeria. MDAs and State Governments were recognized for their contributions to making business easy, efficient, and transparent. The PEBEC Awards & Gala Night reaffirmed the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration’s steadfast commitment to building a Nigeria where enterprise thrives and prosperity is shared. #PEBEC #PEBECAwards2025 #EaseOfDoingBusiness #BusinessMadeEasy #NigeriaIsOpenForBusiness CelebratingService
The Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, participated in the two-day Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026, where PEBEC was honoured during the gala night with the award for Most Supportive Federal MDA. The recognition reflects the Council’s outstanding collaboration and commitment to advancing investment and economic growth in Nasarawa State. Hosted by the Government of Nasarawa State under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, the summit brought together key public and private sector stakeholders to explore opportunities for sustainable investment and economic transformation. On the second day of the summit, the DG delivered a goodwill message highlighting Nasarawa State’s growing reputation as a leading destination for industrialisation and investment. She noted that under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, Nasarawa State has reportedly attracted over $2.3 billion in investment commitments since the launch of the Nasarawa Investment Summit initiative in 2022, spanning sectors such as agriculture, mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial development. The DG also reaffirmed PEBEC’s commitment to supporting subnational reforms through the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme, while emphasising the importance of transparent regulations, institutional efficiency, and investor-friendly policies in driving sustainable economic growth. The recognition further underscores PEBEC’s continued efforts in driving reforms that improve the ease of doing business and strengthen subnational economic competitiveness across Nigeria. #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #NasarawaInvestmentSummit2026 #NASIDA #SABER
The Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, participated in the two-day Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026, where PEBEC was honoured during the gala night with the award for Most Supportive Federal MDA. The recognition reflects the Council’s outstanding collaboration and commitment to advancing investment and economic growth in Nasarawa State. Hosted by the Government of Nasarawa State under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, the summit brought together key public and private sector stakeholders to explore opportunities for sustainable investment and economic transformation. On the second day of the summit, the DG delivered a goodwill message highlighting Nasarawa State’s growing reputation as a leading destination for industrialisation and investment. She noted that under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, Nasarawa State has reportedly attracted over $2.3 billion in investment commitments since the launch of the Nasarawa Investment Summit initiative in 2022, spanning sectors such as agriculture, mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial development. The DG also reaffirmed PEBEC’s commitment to supporting subnational reforms through the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme, while emphasising the importance of transparent regulations, institutional efficiency, and investor-friendly policies in driving sustainable economic growth. The recognition further underscores PEBEC’s continued efforts in driving reforms that improve the ease of doing business and strengthen subnational economic competitiveness across Nigeria. #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #NasarawaInvestmentSummit2026 #NASIDA #SABER
The Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, received the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce, Honourable Ahmed Munir Lere on a working visit to the PEBEC HQ. Discussions centred on key issues affecting Nigeria’s business environment, including the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee, ARCON’s pre-vetting of digital advertising, and identifying practical solutions to ease regulatory bottlenecks with a commitment to strengthening collaboration towards building a more efficient and competitive business climate in Nigeria. #PEBEC #EaseOfDoingBusiness #BusinessReforms #TradeAndInvestment #RegulatoryEfficiency #NigeriaAtWork #Collaboration
The Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, received the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce, Honourable Ahmed Munir Lere on a working visit to the PEBEC HQ. Discussions centred on key issues affecting Nigeria’s business environment, including the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee, ARCON’s pre-vetting of digital advertising, and identifying practical solutions to ease regulatory bottlenecks with a commitment to strengthening collaboration towards building a more efficient and competitive business climate in Nigeria. #PEBEC #EaseOfDoingBusiness #BusinessReforms #TradeAndInvestment #RegulatoryEfficiency #NigeriaAtWork #Collaboration
As part of activities under the ongoing 90-Day Business Environment Enhancement Programme Accelerator (BEEPA), the Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, invited the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for a courtesy visit. The engagement was held under the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee of BEEPA. The NIS delegation was led by Samson Umar Agada pcc, mnim, Assistant Comptroller General. The session focused on reviewing current progress, addressing implementation gaps, and aligning on priority actions to support improved service delivery and port efficiency outcomes. Discussions also centered on enhancing technical coordination and ensuring that NIS is fully supported to deliver on its reform commitments under the BEEPA framework. The meeting underscores PEBEC’s continued commitment to working closely with participating agencies to drive effective reform implementation and improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria. #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #BEEPA2026 #NIS #PortEfficiency
As part of activities under the ongoing 90-Day Business Environment Enhancement Programme Accelerator (BEEPA), the Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, invited the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for a courtesy visit. The engagement was held under the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee of BEEPA. The NIS delegation was led by Samson Umar Agada pcc, mnim, Assistant Comptroller General. The session focused on reviewing current progress, addressing implementation gaps, and aligning on priority actions to support improved service delivery and port efficiency outcomes. Discussions also centered on enhancing technical coordination and ensuring that NIS is fully supported to deliver on its reform commitments under the BEEPA framework. The meeting underscores PEBEC’s continued commitment to working closely with participating agencies to drive effective reform implementation and improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria. #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #BEEPA2026 #NIS #PortEfficiency
Happening Now: Day Two!! The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the World Bank through the SABER programme, continues the Peer-to-Peer Learning Workshop for Honourable Commissioners of Commerce and Heads of State Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs). Day Two sessions are centered on regulations, institutions, and execution, with a specific focus on strengthening institutional coordination and international best practices in regulatory reform. The technical sessions also cover investment facilitation, aftercare, and the leveraging of digital trade instruments to convert state investment interest into real economic outcomes. The engagement concludes today with the presentation of State commitments and the establishment of a Peer Network, ensuring that subnational reform delivery moves effectively from strategy to execution to improve the ease of doing business across Nigeria. 📍 The Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments, Abuja 🗓️ TODAY: 29th April 2026 #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #SABER #WorldBank #PeerLearning
Happening Now: Day Two!! The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the World Bank through the SABER programme, continues the Peer-to-Peer Learning Workshop for Honourable Commissioners of Commerce and Heads of State Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs). Day Two sessions are centered on regulations, institutions, and execution, with a specific focus on strengthening institutional coordination and international best practices in regulatory reform. The technical sessions also cover investment facilitation, aftercare, and the leveraging of digital trade instruments to convert state investment interest into real economic outcomes. The engagement concludes today with the presentation of State commitments and the establishment of a Peer Network, ensuring that subnational reform delivery moves effectively from strategy to execution to improve the ease of doing business across Nigeria. 📍 The Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments, Abuja 🗓️ TODAY: 29th April 2026 #PEBEC #PEBECWORKS #SABER #WorldBank #PeerLearning
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