NESG Radio

Bridging the Water Gap: Advancing Gender Equality Through Water and Sanitation

Today on World Water Day, we spotlight the critical link between water, sanitation, and gender equality. Our latest NESG Radio podcast features deep insights from: ️ Ms. Kashimana Tsumba – Thematic Lead, Marine & Blue Economy, NESG Industrial Policy Commission ️ Engr. Gabriel Ekanem – Water & Sanitation Thematic Lead ️ Moderated by: Mbotidem Jackson, Technical Anchor, Industrial Policy Commission, NESG Together, they explore how empowering women through equitable water access drives progress for all. Listen, learn, and join the movement to bridge the water gap.

#IWD2026: Advancing Rights, Justice and Action for Women and Girls

The International Women’s Day 2026 calls for a shift from commitment to measurable progress under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” Despite increased visibility of gender equality discourse, systemic gaps remain in economic participation, policy representation, access to justice, and institutional accountability — particularly within emerging and developing economies. The International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 podcast is themed “Advancing Rights, Justice and Action for Women and Girls.” This theme highlights the urgent global and national imperative to strengthen gender equality, promote justice systems responsive to women’s realities, and accelerate meaningful action across policy, economic, and social spheres. This podcast conversation leverages the strength of the NESG on policies and the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) on innovation. The podcast aims to spark meaningful dialogue, amplify evidence, and highlight actionable policy and societal solutions for accelerating progress for women and girls.

Breaking Down Nigeria's 2025 Tax Reforms

Nigeria has rewritten its tax rules. But are businesses and citizens truly ready for what comes next? In this interview with William Umoh, Tax Expert Mfon Etukeren Umo unpacks the real impact of the 2025 Tax Reform Laws: What they change, who they affect, and what stakeholders should be paying attention to now. Listen now at www.nesgroup.org/podcast

Road to SAIS 2026: Conversations Shaping Sports Investment in Africa

The Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS) 2026 is Africa’s leading convening of investors, policymakers, sports administrators, brands, innovators, and development partners focused on unlocking sustainable investment across the African sports ecosystem. In the lead-up to SAIS 2026, this podcast serves as a strategic communications tool to build awareness, deepen understanding of the summit’s themes, and spotlight key stakeholders, partners, and opportunities ahead of the event. The podcast will position SAIS as a thought-leadership initiative while driving early engagement, registrations, and strategic interest. Visit https://www.sportsafricainvestmentsummit.com to register for the summit.

Consolidating Economic Stabilisation Gains: Pathway to Sustainable Growth in Nigeria

Following the successful launch of the 2026 NESG Macroeconomic Outlook Report, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) hosted a special podcast episode featuring some members of the research team who authored the report. The 2026 Outlook positions Nigeria at a critical inflection point—having recorded measurable stabilisation gains in inflation moderation, foreign exchange stability, external reserves, and investor confidence—but still facing structural vulnerabilities in productivity, jobs, fiscal space, and household welfare. The report therefore makes a strong case for 2026 as the year of consolidation: moving beyond crisis management towards embedding reforms in institutions, markets, and economic behaviour. This podcast will serve as a strategic knowledge translation platform—breaking down the report’s insights into accessible conversations, deepening public understanding, and encouraging stakeholders to engage directly with the full publication. The podcast aims to: • Simplify and explain the key findings of the 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook • Provide context behind the data, projections, and policy recommendations • Strengthen public and stakeholder understanding of “consolidation” as an economic phase • Promote downloads and readership of the full report • Position NESG as the leading voice on evidence-based economic policy discourse in Nigeria