The Business Exchange: How Business Works

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Every second and last Tuesday's of the month, the hosts will offer sharp insights on how business works in Nigeria with a deep dive into the biggest stories in business and policy. They will also make bold predictions across various sectors of the economy. This podcast is brought to you by the American Business Council, the voice of American Investors in the Country.

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August 17, 202652 min

PSDdF Series: Why Democratic Resilience Matters for Economic Growth

Margaret Olele sits down with Joe Abah, Nigeria Country Director at DAI, to discuss why democratic resilience matters for Nigeria’s economic growth. Their conversation explores the connection between strong institutions, the rule of law, accountable governance, citizen participation, and a thriving private sector—and how these factors can create the stability, trust, and predictability needed for sustainable economic development.

August 1, 202632 min

Healthcare Investment and Partnerships: Saving Lives & Growing Economies

On this episode of the business exchange, we examine the future of healthcare in Nigeria and how increased investments and collaboration will help not only to save lives but to grow the Nigerian Economy. Our guest, Robert Taboada, Network Head, Angolophone West Africa, Roche, gives us an insight on the importance for healthcare investments and partnerships in Nigeria.

May 21, 202636 min

Global Standards, Local Capacity: What Investors Need to See in Nigeria's Oil and Gas.

On this episode of the American Business Council Nigeria, Margaret Olele speaks with Samuel Diminas, CEO, Westpaq International on the importance of Global Standards, Local Capacity and the things investors need to see in Nigeria's oil and gas.

April 24, 20261 hr 0 min

Building Trust and Expanding Africa's E-Commerce System

On this episode of the business exchange, Margaret Olele sits down with Temidayo Ojo, CEO of Jumia Nigeria to discuss building trust and expanding Africa's e-commerce system.

March 25, 202654 min

Driving Economic Growth Through Women's Leadership, Competence, Commitment & Opportunity

On this episode of the Business Exchange, Margaret Olele sits down with Paternia Werts Onuoha to discuss ways in driving economic growth for women in Nigeria and also on the continent, on the margins of the International Women's Month.

February 4, 202629 min

Driving Industrial Growth, Investment, Competitiveness, and Inclusive Trade in Nigeria: The Strategic Role of Lagos Free Zone

On this episode of the Business Exchange, Margaret Olele sits down with Adesuwa Ladoja, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos Free Zone Company to discuss the industrial growth, investment, competitiveness and inclusive trade in Nigeria.

December 30, 202558 min

Cyber Security, Compliance and the Bottom Line

Cyber Security, Compliance and the Bottom Line by American Business Council

December 22, 202528 min

Building the Future of Aviation

On this episode of the Business Exchange podcast, Margaret Olele sits down with Mary Gbobaniyi, manager sales - West Africa (Delta Airlines) to discuss the future of aviation for Nigeria.

November 25, 202526 min

Building Nigeria's Connectivity Back Bone

On this episode of the Business Exchange, Dapo Otunla, Senior Vice President & Chief Corporate Services Officer, IHS Nigeria, discusses the future of building Nigeria's connectivity back bone and how telecom infrastructure could be the focal point for economic growth and innovation.

October 21, 20251 hr 7 min

World Food Day

On this episode of the business exchange, Margaret Olele speaks with Foluso Alabi, Country Lead - Nigeria & Sub Saharan Africa, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), to discuss the council's works in Nigeria to promote high-quality U.S. soybeans and develop the Nigerian soybean value chain to meet growing protein needs.