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China Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA)
Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Strengthening China-Africa Trade, Industrialization and Economic Diversification. The CAIBA Forum 2024, co-hosted by FirstBank and China Development Bank, is a premier platform for fostering stronger financial ties between Africa and China.
FirstBank presents The China Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA) Forum 2024
Event Details
Date: 27th November 2024.
Venue: Fraser Hotel & Suites, Abuja, Nigeria. Physical attendance strictly by invitation.
Theme
Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Strengthening China-Africa Trade, Industrialization and Economic Diversification.
Key Highlights:
- Prestigious speakers and experts from Africa and China
- High-level networking opportunities with international banking leaders
- Focus on the future of interbank collaborations and innovations
Why Attend
- Exclusive insights into Africa-China interbank trends
- Networking with industry leaders from both continents
- Opportunities for collaboration in new market and much more
Save the Date for this world-class international conference.
For further enquiries please contact us via email: CAIBA2024eventcommittee@firstbankgroup.com
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Agenda
China-Africa Development Finance Forum and
The Council Meeting of China-Africa Inter-Bank Association
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Event Theme: Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Strengthening China-Africa Trade, Industrialization and Economic Diversification.
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China-Africa Development Finance Forum 27th November (Wednesday) (To be moderated by the representative of FirstBank) |
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Activities |
Responsibility |
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7.30–8:00 |
Arrivals/Accreditation |
All |
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8:00–8:15 |
Welcome address by FirstBank |
MD/CEO of FirstBank |
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8:15-8:30 |
Speech by China Development Bank |
MD China Development Bank |
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8:30-8:45 |
Speech by the FCT Minister |
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister |
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8:45-9:00 |
Speech by the Minister of Finance |
Minister of Finance |
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9:00-9:15 |
Trade & Industry between Nigeria & China, a Perspective |
Minister of Trade, Industry & Investment |
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9:15-9:30 |
Speech by Minister of Foreign Affairs |
Minister of Foreign Affairs |
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9:30-9:45 |
Speech by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria |
Ambassador of China to Nigeria |
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9:45-10:00 |
Speech by the Nigerian Ambassador to China |
Ambassador of Nigeria to China |
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10:00-10:15 |
Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership |
Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership |
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10:15-10:30 |
Developmental Impact of Chinese Investment/Business in Nigeria |
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria |
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10:30-11:00 |
Tea Break |
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11:00-11:30 |
The Ways Africa can further benefit from the trade relationship & Economic Diversification with PRC |
President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export–Import Bank |
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11:30-11:45 |
Speech by the Governor of Lagos State |
Governor Lagos State |
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11:45-12:00 |
Speech by the Governor of Anambra State |
Governor Anambra State |
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12:00-12:15 |
Speech by the Governor of Kano State |
Governor Kano State |
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12:15-12:45 |
Further Perspectives on ways Africa could further benefit from the trade relationship & Economic Diversification with PRC- IMF’s perspective |
Country Director, International Monetary Fund. |
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12:45-13:00 |
Speech by a Chinese Enterprise in Nigeria |
Chinese enterprise |
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13:00-13:30 |
Plenary Session |
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13:30-13:45 |
Photo session |
All |
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13:45-15:15 |
Lunch |
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15:15-15:30 |
Welcome speech by CDB, 1. Introduction of Council Meeting’s agenda 2. Review of CAIBA last three-year performance and introduction of CAIBA Work Plan 2022-2024 |
China Development Bank |
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15:30-15:38 |
Speech by West African Development Bank |
West African Development Bank |
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15:38-15:46 |
Speech by Central African States Development Bank |
Central African States Development Bank |
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15:46-15:54 |
Speech by Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank |
Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank |
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15:54-16:02 |
Speech by RAWBANK |
RAWBANK |
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16:02-16:10 |
Speech by Banque Misr |
Banque Misr |
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16:10-16:18 |
Speech by Equity Group Holdings Limited |
Equity Group Holdings Limited |
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16:18-16:26 |
Speech by SBM Holdings Ltd |
SBM Holdings Ltd |
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16:26-16:40 |
Tea Break Short Interlude by NAFB |
Nigeria Armed Forces Band |
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16 :40-16:48 |
Speech by Attijariwafa Bank |
Attijariwafa Bank |
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16:48-16:56 |
Speech by Banco Comercial e de Investimentos |
Banco Comercial e de Investimentos |
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16:56-17:04 |
Speech by United Bank for Africa |
United Bank for Africa |
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17:04-17:12 |
Speech by Standard Bank of South Africa |
Standard Bank of South Africa |
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17:12-17:20 |
Speech by ABSA Bank Limited |
ABSA Bank Limited |
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17:20-17:28 |
Speech by Ecobank Transactional Incorporated |
Ecobank Transactional Incorporated |
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17:28-17:36 |
Speech by Uganda Development Bank |
Uganda Development Bank |
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17:36-17:45 |
Speech by FirstBank |
MD/CEO, FirstBank |
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17:45-17:50 |
Vote of thanks |
DMD, FirstBank |
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17:50 -18:30 |
Trade exhibition |
All physical participants |
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18:45-21:00 |
Dinner/Gala night |
FirstBank |
