Agusto & Co. Offers Key Insights On Tax Reforms, Nigeria’s Economic Outlook At 2025 Economic Roundtable

Agusto & Co., one of the leading Pan-African credit rating and re­search agency, recently hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Economic Roundtable.

The event convened industry leaders, policymakers, and eco­nomic experts to discuss critical issues shaping the African econ­omy, with a particular focus on Nigeria’s economic trajectory.

Held in honour of the late Mr. Olabode Agusto, the roundtable provided an in-depth analysis of trends, policy developments, and investment opportunities shaping Nigeria’s economic landscape.

Thought-provoking discus­sions explored banking, finance, manufacturing, energy, and regu­latory reforms critical to business and investment growth in 2025.

Yinka Adelekan, Managing Director, Agusto & Co., while speaking at the event, empha­sised the importance of foster­ing a deeper understanding of Nigeria’s economic realities and leveraging credible insights to drive sustainable growth.

“As Nigeria navigates an evolving economic climate, it is crucial for businesses and policy­makers to engage in meaningful dialogue,” Adelekan said.

“This economic roundtable provides an essential platform to navigate the challenges and op­portunities ahead, shaping our collective economic future.”

Mr. Olabode Agusto, Adelekan, while reflecting on the legacy of the founder, further stat­ed: “Mr. Agusto’s contributions to the financial and macroeconom­ic space were unparalleled. His wisdom, vision, and leadership left an indelible mark on the in­dustry.

“In this era of macroeconom­ic reforms, his voice would have been invaluable to the discourse. Through this discussion on Ni­geria’s current tax reforms and their impact on households, busi­nesses, and the country, we honor his legacy and the profound im­pact he made.”

Also expressing his optimism about the potential of Nigeria’s recent economic reforms, Fola Adeola, Chairman of the event, stated:

“The unification of exchange rates and the removal of subsi­dies are bold and necessary steps towards a stronger economy. Now, the focus must be on effec­tively implementing these poli­cies to ensure they deliver signif­icant benefits for all Nigerians.”

The event featured a dynamic panel session where industry ex­perts and policymakers engaged in insightful discussions on Nige­ria’s economic outlook, regulato­ry landscape, and investment climate.

The panelists include Mrs. Yinka Adelekan, Managing Di­rector of Agusto & Co. Limited; Dr. Doyin Salami, Senior Lecturer at Lagos Business School and For­mer Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council; Mr. Johnson Chukwu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cowry Asset Management; Mr. George Onafowokan, Managing Director and Chief Executive of Coleman Technical Industries Limited; and Mr. Chinua Azubike, Man­aging Director of Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited.

The panel session was mod­erated by Wonu Kunle-Bello, the head of Funds & Investment Manager Ratings at Agusto & Co.

Additionally, Agusto Consult­ing (a wholly owned subsidiary of Agusto & Co), led by Jimi Ogbobine presented the Nigeria Macroeconomic brief 2025-2027, offering an in-depth analysis of key uncertainties, external sector trends, fiscal policies, and inflation projections shaping the nation’s economic trajectory.

The fireside chat on Nigeria’s tax reforms, led by Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fis­cal Policy and Tax Reforms Com­mittee, also examined the impacts of ongoing tax policy changes on businesses and households, high­lighting the critical role of fiscal reforms in fostering economic growth and competitiveness.

The event also provided net­working opportunities, foster­ing collaborations among key stakeholders shaping Nigeria’s economic landscape.

Agusto & Co. remains commit­ted to providing valuable research and insights to support business­es and investors navigating the dynamic Nigerian market.