Building Responsible Leaders to Inspire Africa's Growth
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How do leaders make decisions when there is no precedent to follow? This question resonated throughout the 2026 LBS MBA Students’ Conference, as students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders gathered on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Honeywell Auditorium, Lagos Business School, to explore the… The post Beyond the Playbook: What It Takes to Lead When There Are No Clear Answers appeared first…
At Lagos Business School, the commitment to developing people extends beyond the programmes delivered in its classrooms. Rooted in a Christian conception of the human person, the School seeks to cultivate an environment in which individuals are respected, supported, and encouraged to realise their full… The post Echoes of Impact: Reflections on Growth, Community and Becoming appeared first on…
The barriers to trade are falling faster than the barriers to execution. What African business leaders must do about it. As African businesses look beyond their home markets for growth, the challenge is no longer whether opportunities exist across the continent, but whether their organisations… The post The AfCFTA Paradox appeared first on Lagos Business School .
From July 13 to 17, 2026, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University (LBS), hosted the second module of the annual Global Chief Executive Officer-Africa (GCEO-A) Programme. This pan-African executive initiative is jointly delivered by Lagos Business School (Nigeria), Strathmore Business School (Kenya), and China Europe International… The post Africa as Strategy: Shaping Pan-African Business…
by Bongo Adi, Professor of Economics, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University For the past 70 years, global economics has repeated a single gospel: poor countries get rich by building factories. The blueprint was simple – move workers from farms to assembly lines, leverage cheap labour,… The post The Factory Escalator Has Stopped: Why Africa Needs a New Economic Playbook appeared first on…
by the ENFSE Team At first glance, Nigeria’s banking sector appears to be a pioneer in gender representation. Across the twelve leading institutions, women account for approximately 46% of the workforce, according to 2023 bank annual reports; they form the absolute majority. But beneath these… The post The Illusion of Progress: Where Nigeria’s Banking Gender Gains Quietly Disappear and How to Stop…
By Ikechukwu Okugo [EMBA 29] | Vice President/Head of Sales, Coronation Securities Limited The informal economy across Africa is neither hidden nor quiet. It is vibrant, resilient, and deeply embedded in the continent’s daily economic life. From open-air market traders to transport operators, these nano… The post The Informal Economy Is Not Invisible. It Is Misaligned appeared first on Lagos…
How can better data unlock investment, strengthen food systems, and improve agricultural outcomes in Nigeria? This question sat at the heart of the Agribusiness Data & Investment Forum, convened by Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University (LBS) under the Nigeria Agribusiness Data & Investment Hub (NADIH)… The post Building Agricultural Intelligence for Better Investment and Food Systems…
Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University (LBS), on Saturday, July 4, 2026, graduated 304 executives from five of its flagship executive education programmes, marking another milestone in its mission to develop responsible leaders for Africa and the world. The graduands completed the Owner-Manager Programme (OMP), Senior… The post Shaping Leaders for Lasting Impact: LBS Graduates 304…
On Saturday, 27 June 2026, the Governing Council of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA) convened for its biennial elections, marking an important milestone in the association’s leadership transition. In accordance with the LBSAA’s established governance structure, elections were held for the positions of… The post LBS Alumni Association Elects New Leadership for the 2026–2028 Term…
