The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) is set to bring together key players in government, industry, finance and the organised private sector to examine the impact of Nigeria’s new tax regime and the mandatory Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements on the country’s business climate at its 2026 Workshop/Awards.

The event is scheduled for November 19, 2026, in Lagos by 10:00wm, under the theme, ““Fate of Nigerian Manufacturers in the New Tax Regime and Implications of the Mandatory Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) on Nigeria’s Business Climate of the 2030 Deadline.”

In a press statement signed by the CICAN National Chairman, Taiwo Hassan and the Secretary-General, Femi Orioye, said the high-level event is expected to provide a platform for stakeholders to examine the opportunities and challenges confronting manufacturers and other businesses as Nigeria implements sweeping tax reforms while companies prepare for increasingly stringent ESG requirements.

The workshop will feature the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, as the lead guest speaker, while the Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, will deliver the keynote address.

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, is listed as a special guest, alongside the Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem.

Also expected at the event are the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro; President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Vice President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chief Executive Officer of FAE Group, Layo Bakare-Okeowo and the National President of NACCIMA, Dr Jani Ibrahim.

According to the CICAN Chairman, the choice of the theme reflects the growing concerns among manufacturers and businesses over the combined impact of tax reforms, regulatory requirements and the transition towards more sustainable business practices.

He said the forum is also expected to stimulate discussions on how Nigerian manufacturers can remain competitive, attract investment and sustain operations amid rising production costs and changing regulatory expectations.

The workshop will also feature an awards segment designed to recognise individuals and institutions considered to have made significant contributions to Nigeria’s commerce, industry and economic development.