Here are the top business stories and events to track this week — October 12 to October 16.
IMF, WORLD BANK TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETINGS IN BANGKOK
The 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 12 to 18.
The meetings will bring together central bank governors, finance and development ministers, private sector executives, civil society representatives and academics to discuss the global economic outlook and other issues of international concern, such as the growth outlook, financial stability, and poverty reduction.
NBS TO RELEASE SEPTEMBER INFLATION DATA
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is expected to release Nigeria’s consumer price index (CPI) and inflation report for September 2026.
The NBS had reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 15.39 percent in August 2026, down from the 15.43 percent recorded in July.
On a month-on-month basis, headline inflation stood at 0.71 percent in August, down from 1.57 percent in July.
INSPIRE AFRICA CONFERENCE 2026
The fourth edition of the Inspire Africa Conference is scheduled for October 14 and 15 at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.
Organised by the Innovate Africa Foundation, the conference focuses on accelerating product-led innovation across Africa.
The event is expected to provide training for product professionals, job-readiness programmes, networking opportunities and insights into career development and funding opportunities for founders.
AGRIVALUE NIGERIA SUMMIT
The AgriValue Nigeria Summit 2026 is scheduled to hold on October 15 at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference and Exhibition Centre.
Hosted by The Mirror Newspapers, the summit will focus on agriculture, food security, agro-industrial development and investment opportunities in Nigeria.
The event will bring together policymakers, agribusiness leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, development institutions and innovators to discuss opportunities for strengthening the agricultural value chain.
TEXCELLENCE CONFERENCE
The TeXcellence Conference 2026 is scheduled for October 13 at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.
With the theme ‘Accelerating Africa’s Digital Future’, the conference will bring together technology leaders, innovators, policymakers and business executives to discuss digital transformation and innovation across the continent.
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