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Fireside Chat with Dahlia Khalifa, IFC's Regional Director for Nigeria & Central Africa.

Nigeria is not a question mark. It’s an opportunity. In this exclusive fireside chat, MoneyAfrica sits down with Dahlia Khalifa, Regional Director for Nigeria & Central Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to discuss the future of investment, infrastructure, and job creation across Africa. Every year, 10–12 million young Africans enter the workforce — but only 3 million formal jobs are available. So how do we close that gap? In this conversation, we explore: • Why energy is the foundation of economic growth • Mission 300 and the goal to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030 • How IFC funds banks, microfinance institutions, VCs, and businesses you interact with every day • Why investing in women isn’t just social impact — it’s smart economics • How one investment can create thousands of jobs through the multiplier effect • And why global capital is paying close attention to Nigeria With over $3.5B brought into Nigeria in 2024 and a rapidly growing local presence, IFC is signaling strong long-term confidence in the country’s economic potential. If you care about investing, economic growth, entrepreneurship, or Nigeria’s future — this is a conversation you need to hear. Watch, learn, and join the discussion in the comments: What do you think is Nigeria’s biggest economic opportunity right now? #MoneyAfrica #IFCinNigeria #InvestNigeria #EconomicGrowth #FinancialLiteracy #AfricaInvesting 00:00 – Introduction 00:30 – Get to know the World Bank Group 02:45 – Jobs, dignity & the digital economy 04:45 – Access to finance (IFC as a “wholesaler”) 07:36 – Women & economic inclusion 09:30 – Mission 300 & energy access 13:18 – Lagos Free Zones & multiplier effects 14:45 – Why Nigeria, why now