The frequency of Generative AI discourse has become a new order and in a fortnight a new theme will be added into the lexicon of AI talkshop captured as “AI & Digital Economy: Projecting the Future of Economic Growth in Nigeria;” it will be chaired by Professor Anthony Kila, Pro-Chancellor, Michael & Cecilia Ibru University, under the auspices of Business Journal Lecture 2025 scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
Anthony Kila is a Jean Monnet Professor of Strategy and Development. He is a jurist, political economist, strategist, policy analyst, popular essayist and the Director at the Institute of the Commonwealth. He also serves as an international Director of Studies at the European Centre for Advanced and Professional Studies. He is also the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of Council at the Ibru University Kila is a regular commentator on the BBC and a columnist for the Independent, Telegraph, Europa and Panorama; his articles and essays are also published in various other news outlets.
Anthony Kila’s corporate background includes working as a banker in the City of London, and he has also made a name for himself as a project and management consultant. He is recognised as an authority in internationalisation and joint ventures, having contributed to numerous international projects worldwide.
He currently serves on several boards and works with organisations across sectors such as Aviation, Agriculture, Finance, Healthcare, ICT, Media, Public Affairs, and Security. As a seasoned policy analyst and adviser, he has contributed his expertise to many organisations within European and Commonwealth countries.
Commenting, Prince Cookey, the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Business Journal Media Group said: “We are indeed delighted to have Prof. Anthony Kila as Chairman of the Business Journal Annual Lecture 2025. A renowned economist and public policy icon, he would bring his vast wealth of experience to bear on the proceedings, content and output of the annual lecture.”
Cookey said the theme of the lecture reflects the current policy direction of major economies and organisations around the world to drive sustainable economic and business growth respectively on the back of AI and digitalisation.
“AI and digitalisation are two key concepts shaping the future of national economies and corporate entities across the globe. Our purpose is to draw them into focus for a better today and tomorrow. The objective of the annual lecture series of the Business Journal Media Group is to raise key issues of importance in the national economy and business of corporates in Nigeria.”
