Who We Are
We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to supporting and advocating for businesses in all sectors.
Powering Inclusive Development Through Journalism
The BusinessDay Foundation is a nonprofit initiative advancing the role of media as a driver of inclusive development in Nigeria. We work at the intersection of journalism, innovation, and civic engagement — strengthening media capacity, deepening public understanding of development issues, supporting economic inclusion, and generating insights that inform better decisions.
We believe journalism is more than a mirror to society; it is a force that can shape it. From policy halls to rural markets, bustling newsrooms to digital platforms, our mission is to ensure journalism remains resilient, relevant, and representative.
We power this vision through four core pillars:
- Media Capacity Building
- Media for Sustainable Development
- Inclusive Economy and Innovation
- Strategic Insights
Together, these pillars help us equip storytellers, engage communities, and build ecosystems that advance equity and unlock opportunity.
Our Vision
To become the leading catalyst for transformative development of our core constituencies, journalism and the conduct of businesses in Nigeria.
Our Mission
To engage and empower our communities by sharing knowledge, conducting ground breaking research and advocating for solutions that foster sustainable development and equitable growth.
Our Core Values
Equity, Justice, Courage, Respect. We champion fairness, dismantle barriers, uphold integrity, and celebrate diversity. Together, we strive for a better, more inclusive world.
Our Organisational Values
Mutual respect
We recognise and acknowledge the intrinsic and innate value each individual brings to enrich our work.
Courage of conviction
Requiring us to be creative and radical, bold and innovative – without fear of failure – in pursuit of making the greatest possible impact on the society with our newsroom, our advocacy work and impact events
Equity and justice
We believe each one can realize every vision they hold irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, caste, class, age, HIV status, disability, location and religion.
What we do
Media Capacity Building
We train journalists and citizens alike promoting ethical reporting, critical thinking, and civic engagement to build a more informed and resilient society.
Media for Sustainable Development
We tell stories that matter. Our multimedia campaigns and partnerships drive awareness and mobilize action on development issues like gender equity, digital inclusion, and climate sustainability.
Inclusive Economy & Innovation
From MSMEs and informal markets to tech hubs and trade, we support inclusive growth through narrative, research, development networks and partnerships.
Strategic Insights
We connect data to dialogue. Our research and policy work provide the evidence and analysis needed to shape public discourse and decision-making in ways that promote equity and accountability.
Driving Fiscal Transparency through Policy Dialogue
In 2023, the BusinessDay Foundation hosted a high-level
Policy Intervention Series focused on Nigeria’s Bond Issuance Programme for 2024. By convening government officials, economists, and market leaders, the Foundation helped bridge critical gaps between policy design and public understanding—reinforcing our role in advancing evidence-based dialogue and fiscal transparency.
The Africa Trade and Investment Summit (ATIS) is a convening platform established by the BusinessDay Foundationto drive cross-sector dialogue and media coverage around the future of trade, enterprise, and economic collaboration on the continent.
ATIS 2024 brought together leading voices from across Africa’s public and private sectors to discuss regional economic integration, investment flows, and the untapped opportunities in intra-African trade. It was designed to not only spotlight trade and investment prospects but also amplify the role of media in shaping bold, constructive narratives around African development.
The summit was driven by three core objectives:
- Positioning media as a tool for economic developmentthrough responsible reporting on policy and trade opportunities
- Fostering investor and policymaker engagementin ways that prioritize inclusion, sustainability, and innovation
- Promoting African economic agencyby elevating African voices, solutions, and trade ecosystems on the global stage
Strengthening Media Capacity through Strategic Partnerships
Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (NAMIP)
Partner: Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF)
The BusinessDay Foundation was proudly selected as a member of the inaugural cohort of the Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (NAMIP), a multi-year initiative by the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) to support the growth of media innovation and sustainability in Nigeria.
As a participant, we benefited from expert mentorship, capacity-building support, and collaborative learning opportunities that helped us sharpen our editorial vision and expand the impact of our journalism. However, our role extended beyond learning — we also contributed to the collective growth of the media ecosystem by offering insights drawn from our unique experience at the intersection of business journalism, civic engagement, and media innovation.
Our Key Contributions and Outcomes:
- Developed new models of business journalismthat prioritize accessibility, audience trust, and public interest
- Piloted tools and strategiesthat make complex economic and policy issues more understandable to broader audiences
- Contributed to peer learningby sharing frameworks on how journalism can drive inclusive development
- Strengthened newsroom capacitythrough structured experimentation and a commitment to journalistic excellence
Over the years we have partnered with different organisations
