‎Arthur Stevens CEO Olatunde Amolegbe to Deliver Keynote on AI, digital economy at Business Journal annual lecture 2025‎

By Chioma Obinagwam
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‎ Olatunde Amolegbe, Managing Director and CEO of Arthur Stevens Asset Management Limited, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the prestigious Business Journal Annual Lecture 2025.
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‎Confiance News learnt that the high-profile event, focused on the transformative role of technology in Nigeria’s future, is set to explore how AI and the digital economy could drive sustainable economic growth amid current challenges.
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‎The lecture, themed “AI & Digital Economy: Projecting the Future of Economic Growth in Nigeria”, will take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, starting promptly at 10:00 am.
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‎Amolegbe, a renowned financial expert and immediate past President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), brings decades of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, asset management, securities trading, and investment research. His career includes leadership roles at top firms such as IMB Securities Plc, Securities Solutions Limited, and FCMB Pension Managers. An alumnus of the University of Ilorin and the University of Liverpool, he holds advanced degrees in business and corporate finance.
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‎Prince Cookey, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Business Journal Media Group, praised the selection: “Mr. Olatunde Amolegbe’s enviable track record in financial leadership and his insightful views on emerging economic issues make him the ideal speaker. He represents a new generation of experts passionate about sustainable growth. We anticipate a robust discussion on balancing AI and digitalisation in Nigeria’s economy and corporate boardrooms.”
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‎The event will be chaired by Professor Anthony Kila, Pro-Chancellor of Michael & Cecilia Ibru University. A distinguished panel will feature:
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‎- Mr. Garba Kurfi, MD/CEO, APT Securities and Funds Limited
‎- Mr. Nelson Akerele, MD/CEO, Enterprise Life Assurance Nigeria Limited
‎- Dr. Abidemi Adegboye, Department of Economics, University of Lagos (UNILAG)
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‎Confiance News gathered that this annual lecture continues Business Journal’s tradition of fostering critical conversations on Nigeria’s economic landscape, especially as AI and digital technologies emerge as key drivers of innovation and growth. Attendance is expected from business leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.