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DICE 3.0 Wraps in Lagos as Africa’s Tech Leaders and Global Partners Forge New Paths to Market Leadership

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If there’s one place to witness Africa’s future unfolding in real time, it’s Nigeria’s bustling economic hub, Lagos. Earlier in the month, Beyond Limits, a pan-African catalyst for digital transformation, brought that vision to life with the third edition of its flagship networking mixer, DICE — Digital Innovation and Creative Excellence. The exclusive, invitation-only mixer pulled together some of the continent’s leading innovators, investors, corporate heavyweights, and policymakers under one roof.

Themed “Scaling Right: From Market Entry to Market Leadership,” DICE 3.0 underscored the critical role of collaboration in positioning Africa as a global leader in innovation and technology. The event featured high-level discussions — including a diplomatic leaders’ panel — and strategic networking opportunities, spotlighting the continent’s potential to drive growth across its markets through robust ecosystems and global partnerships.

Nigeria’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, in a fireside conversation with the Founder of Beyond Limits and Convener of DICE, Dr Juliet Ehimuan, reaffirmed the government’s support for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) and startups, key drivers of economic growth.

We are focused on making Nigeria an attractive destination for investors, and we are working tirelessly to remove any bottlenecks that may hinder investment, she stated.

Highlighting the tech and digital economy sectors as vital enablers, the minister outlined plans to optimize trade policies and leverage the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to boost market scalability,

Investment retention, trade facilitation and all the granular work it takes to boost the economy are key to scaling the market. The government will support the tech industry and capital market with great policies because they are enablers. The government is committed to seeing the tech space thrive and making digital public infrastructure work. Dr Oduwole added.

The event’s Turo247newz.com quickened with an Ecosystem Panel, “Lessons from the Frontline,” moderated by venture builder and operator Adia Sowho. Featuring prominent tech builders such as the CEO of AFEX, Akinyinka Akintunde; Founder and CEO of OmniRetail, Deepankar Rustagi; and Co-Founder and COO of Raenest, Richard Oyome, the discussion was centred around scaling in Africa’s dynamic markets, especially navigating supply chain difficulties to harness tech for growth.

Another standout feature of DICE 3.0 was the Diplomatic Leaders’ Panel, which offered insights into global ecosystems that have spurred groundbreaking innovations. The panel included Acting Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos, JoEllen Gorg; Consul General of Switzerland in Nigeria, Frank Eggmann; and Country Director for Nigeria at the UK Department for Business and Trade, Mark Smithson.

JoEllen Gorg highlighted the immense opportunities for U.S. companies in Nigeria, emphasizing three key areas of partnership: Agriculture, Digital Economy, and Infrastructure.

We are also keen on connecting people here to business opportunities in the United States,” she remarked. Gorg underscored the U.S. commitment to easing business operations and supporting Nigerian companies eager to collaborate with American counterparts.

The panelists shared actionable strategies for fostering innovation, drawing from their respective countries’ experiences and reinforcing the importance of international collaboration in Africa’s growth trajectory.

Convener of DICE, Dr Juliet Ehimuan, reflected on the event’s mission. The former Google West Africa Director noted,

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DICE provides an opportunity to learn from other ecosystems, drive partnerships, and create collaborations. She emphasized the value of global alliances in unlocking investment opportunities, cutting-edge technology solutions, and growth prospects for African businesses.

Ehimuan also commented on emerging business trends, stating, “Every business is now a digital business, with technology permeating every sector,” stressing the urgency for African enterprises to embrace digital transformation to remain competitive on the global stage.

DICE 3.0’s carefully curated format facilitated meaningful interactions among attendees, fostering relationships poised to yield transformative outcomes. The event’s sponsors—Kuramo Capital Management, Leadroitt Realty, and partners including TechCabal, The Guardian Nigeria, BusinessDay, Arise News, Channels Television, and Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort and Conference Center – played a pivotal role in its success, with Jameson Irish Whiskey refreshing guests at the welcome cocktail.

As Africa continues to rise as a hub of innovation and opportunity, DICE stands out as a vital platform in connecting the continent’s tech, business, and creative ecosystems with the global community. For more updates, questions or inquiries, contact @beyondlimits on social media or visit beyondlimits.global/.

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Nigerian Breweries’ Sade Morgan named Corporate Affairs Director for Heineken Africa & Middle East

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April 28, 2025

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Nigerian Breweries Plc- Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced the appointment of Sade Morgan as the Corporate Affairs Director, for Heineken Africa & Middle East (AME) region. Her appointment takes effect on 1st May, 2025.

The appointment was conveyed in a statement signed by the Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Hans Essaadi on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Morgan, who is currently Nigerian Breweries Corporate Affairs Director, has been elevated to a global role at Heineken, succeeding David Paterson and becoming the first regional national from AME region to hold this senior leadership role.

In this role, Morgan joins both the Heineken Global Corporate Affairs Leadership Team and the Heineken AME Management Team to continue to drive the Corporate Affairs strategy in advancing the growth agenda and protecting the reputation for HEINEKEN in AME.

Since joining NB Plc in 2018 as Corporate Affairs Director, she has led high-stakes regulatory and fiscal engagements in a dynamic operating environment, driving a robust optimal business climate agenda for the Nigerian business, mitigating significant excise tax increases and securing a more viable regulatory framework.

More recently, she played a key role in managing the temporary suspension of operations in select breweries in Nigeria, ensuring seamless stakeholder engagement and business continuity. Beyond her role in regulatory affairs, she has also provided strategic leadership in advancing Heineken’s Brew a Better World sustainability ambitions and goals in Nigeria.

Morgan was recently awarded the 2025 Outstanding Corporate Spokesperson of the year in the 2nd edition of the Nigerian National SpokesPersons Award, and Corporate Communications Professional of the year at the 2024 Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards.

Morgan is a highly accomplished corporate executive with a remarkable 27-year track record of driving business growth, managing risk, and leading high-performing teams across various industries, including fast-moving consumer goods, tobacco, and beverages. A lawyer, corporate affairs and communications professional, her impressive track record speaks for itself, with wide cross-geographical experience and a passion for building winning teams and empowering women.

Sade started her career as a lawyer in 1993 and has since worked with top Nigerian law firms and multinational companies honing her skills in resolving complex business issues across diverse sectors. In her current role as Corporate Affairs Director for Nigerian Breweries Plc, a position she has held since December 2018, Sade has been instrumental in shaping the company’s corporate governance, regulatory affairs, reputation management, and sustainability strategies.

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Her expertise spans legal, regulatory, and business leadership roles, having served as Legal, Public Affairs and Communications Director at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company as well as other various roles within the company including Executive Committee and Board member. She has also served as Legal Director and EEMEA Regulatory and Marketing Counsel for British American Tobacco’s global operations.

A distinguished alumnus of prestigious business schools IMD and INSEAD, Sade holds honors degrees in Law from Obafemi Awolowo University and the Nigerian Law School. She is a respected member of the Institute of Directors, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, and she pioneered the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (Nigeria) as its first Chairperson. Sade is happily married with 3 children to Seye Morgan, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Rihago Auction Ltd.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Sade has played a pivotal advisory role in shaping public policy on business regulation and corporate governance in Nigeria. Her exceptional leadership and expertise have influenced decision-making in the consumer goods, beverages, and tobacco sectors, cementing her reputation as a champion of ethical practices and corporate responsibility within the private sector.

Prior to joining Heineken, she was the Legal, Public Affairs, and Communications Director at Nigerian Bottling Company, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, where she played a pivotal role in regulatory and stakeholder engagement, crisis management, and corporate reputation strategy.

Before then, she also held senior legal, corporate affairs and regulatory roles at British American Tobacco, including an international assignment in the UAE, where she sat on the Management Team supporting the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. She also served as West Africa Area Legal Director, driving legal, policy advocacy and regulatory strategy across multiple markets, followed by a UK-based role where she had regulatory marketing oversight for the Africa, Middle East & Eastern Europe (AMEE) region. Prior to joining British American Tobacco, she worked in two of the most reputable commercial law firms in Nigeria- Adepetun, Caxton-Martins and Segun(ACAS) and Aluko & Oyebode.

Morgan is an alumna of executive management programs at IMD (Switzerland) and INSEAD (France) and an active member of professional organizations including the Institute of Directors and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. She was also the inaugural Chairperson of the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance in Nigeria.

Her leadership and ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes will be crucial in driving the Corporate Affairs agenda across the AME region.

About Nigerian Breweries PLC:

A member of the HEINEKEN Group, Nigerian Breweries Plc is Nigeria’s pioneer and largest brewing company. Incorporated in 1946 as "Nigerian Brewery Limited,” the company made history in June 1949 when the first bottle of STAR lager beer rolled out of its Lagos brewery bottling line. Today, it has a rich portfolio of 19 high-quality brands (Heineken, Desperados, Maltina, Life, Amstel Malta, Gulder, Fayrouz, and Legend) produced from nine breweries and two malting plants distributed nationwide.

Nigerian Breweries Plc is also the recipient of several awards and recognition in other areas of its operations, including product quality, marketing excellence, productivity and innovation, health and safety, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability.

To learn more, visit the Nigerian Breweries website: nbplc.com

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