The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers is set to host its flagship event, the 2025 annual stockbrokers’ conference, in Abuja, with a focus on digital innovation and global competitiveness in Nigeria’s capital market.
The conference, themed “Capital Markets in a Digital, Ethical, and Sustainable Era: Charting Pathways for Economic Transformation,” will bring together top government officials, regulators, market operators, investors, and international experts to explore ways to evolve Nigeria’s capital market and drive long-term economic growth.
According to Saheed Bashir, Chairman of the annual conference committee, “Digital innovation is changing how capital is mobilized and invested. Ethical governance is now a must-have for building trust. And sustainability is no longer optional. It’s essential for long-term resilience.”
Bashir emphasized that the capital market must be at the forefront of Nigeria’s transformation into a $1 trillion economy.
The two-day event, scheduled for October 16-17, 2025, at the Los Angeles Event Centre in Abuja, will feature discussions on key topics such as Fintech, Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence in capital markets, ethical standards and regulatory compliance, Environmental, Social, and Governance investing, investor education and protection, and youth and women in finance.
Fiona Ahimie, CIS’ 1st Vice President, highlighted the Institute’s commitment to attracting and empowering the next generation of capital market professionals.
“Succession and sustainability are critical to our future. We’re using this year’s conference to engage directly with students and young professionals, opening their eyes to career paths in stockbroking, investment banking, asset management, and more,” Ahimie said.
Ahimie added that young Nigerians are digital-first and hungry for opportunity, and that the Institute must meet them where they are with innovative, tech-driven solutions and accessible pathways into the financial ecosystem.
“Young Nigerians are digital-first and hungry for opportunity. We must meet them where they are with innovative, tech-driven solutions and accessible pathways into the financial ecosystem,” she emphasized.
