Rosie Glazebrook, CWEIC Chief Executive, and Obinna Anyanwu, CWEIC’s Nigeria Country Director, was pleased to pay a courtesy visit to CWEIC’s longstanding Strategic Partners, Zenith Bank on a recent visit to Lagos. Glazebrook thanked Jim Ovia, CFR, the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank, for their continued support for CWEIC as well as the upcoming… Continue reading CWEIC Meets With the Chair and new CEO of Zenith Bank
14 December 2024 – The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) has forged a new partnership with the Enugu State Government to boost trade and investment in the region. The agreement was officially signed earlier this month at the Government House in Enugu, where CWEIC’s Chief Executive, Rosie Glazebrook, highlighted the organisation’s commitment to supporting… Continue reading CWEIC Announces New Partnership Deal with Enugu State Government and Visits Major Projects Being Developed to Attract Further FDI
10 December 2024, Lagos, Nigeria – The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council is pleased to have today signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State Government. This agreement was formalised on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Lagos House, Marina, in the presence of the Governor, H.E. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and key stakeholders from… Continue reading Lagos State Government and Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) proudly congratulates the Cameroon based Special Council Support Fund for Mutual Assistance (FEICOM) on its 50th anniversary. Since its founding on 5 December 1974, FEICOM has been pivotal in driving local and regional development, decentralisation, and improving living conditions. Under the patronage of the President of the Republic,… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner, FEICOM, Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary
Rosie Glazebrook’s recent trip to Nigeria where she visited both Lagos, and Enugu, has received widespread news coverage in the Nigerian press. A summary can be found below: Lagos: LASG Signs MoU with Commonwealth Council for Collaboration on Trade, Investment Lagos State Joins Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/12/lagos-commonwealth-sign-mou-on-trade-investments-collaboration/ Enugu: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/12/13/enugu-govt-commonwealth-enterprise-and-investment-council-seal-strategic-partnership-deal/ Enugu, Commonwealth council seal… Continue reading CWEIC Chief Executive Visit to Nigeria Receives National News Coverage
On Thursday, 5 December 2024, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) proudly hosted an investors roundtable in London, spotlighting Togo’s immense trade and investment potential. This significant event brought together Togo’s Prime Minister, Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé; the Minister of Trade, Craft Industry and Local Consumption, Minister Kayi Mivedor; Minister for Mines and Energy Resources, Minister… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts High-Level Investors’ Roundtable with Togolese Prime Minister to Boost Trade and Investment
CWEIC strategic partner British International Investment along with GuarantCo, a part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) aims to unlock USD$500 million of new renewable power development in South Africa through a $100 million deal with local energy trading company Etana Energy. Both GuarantCo and BII will provide $50 million of default guarantee finance… Continue reading British International Investment (BII) Partners with GuarantCo to Unlock Renewable Power Development in South Africa
On the 27th of November, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) held its final Global Advisory Council meeting of 2024 at the historic Ironmongers’ Hall in London. The event brought together strategic partners, dignitaries, and key stakeholders from across the Commonwealth for an afternoon of networking, updates, and engaging discussions. The Global Advisory Council… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Final Global Advisory Council of 2024 at Ironmongers’ Hall
In collaboration with the City of London Corporation and the Royal Commonwealth Society, CWEIC was pleased to host the Commonwealth High Commissioners’ Banquet on the 27th of November. Taking place in the iconic Mansion House in the heart of the City of London, the High Commissioners banquet brought together the Commonwealth Diplomatic Community in London… Continue reading Commonwealth Gathers for the High Commissioners’ Banquet at Mansion House
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council is excited to announce the appointment of James E. Harris as Strategic Advisor – Middle East. In this role, James will help strengthen CWEIC’s presence in the region, supporting trade and investment across the Commonwealth from a UAE hub. His work will focus on attracting new members and partners… Continue reading CWEIC Appoints James E. Harris As Strategic Advisor – Middle East
