Beyond Remittances: The Nigerian Diaspora Investment Playbook

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM (UK) | Online Speaker: Chidozie David Okonkwo, Founder & CEO of Zinnc Nigeria presents significant investment opportunities, but for Nigerians living abroad, navigating the market can be complex, and getting it wrong can be costly. How do you identify genuine opportunities, navigate the risks and avoid learning every lesson the hard way? Join us for the inaugural Vemoye Diaspora Network Masterclass, featuring Chidozie David Okonkwo, Founder & CEO of Zinnc, for a candid, experience-led conversation about investing back home. MEET OUR SPEAKER Chidozie brings experience spanning international investment banking, African venture capital and entrepreneurship. Having previously worked on the Equity Capital Markets desk at Barclays Investment Bank in London and in venture capital investing in African businesses, he now leads Zinnc, a platform working to make Nigeria's regulated capital markets more accessible to diaspora investors. Zinnc has partnered with CardinalStone to help facilitate diaspora participation in the Dangote Refinery IPO, giving Chidozie a particularly relevant perspective on the opportunities and practical challenges of cross-border investment. WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE Drawing on his professional and personal experiences, Chidozie will discuss: - Lessons learned the hard way: Investment mistakes, setbacks and the experiences that have shaped his approach. - Navigating Nigeria's investment landscape: Understanding the risks, opportunities and practical considerations of investing from abroad. - The Nigerian stock market: How diaspora professionals can approach Nigeria's capital markets with greater confidence and understanding. - The Dangote Refinery IPO: A timely case study examining diaspora investment, market access and the realities behind the headlines. ASK QUESTIONS. MAKE CONNECTIONS. This is an interactive masterclass, with an opportunity to put your questions directly to Chidozie and learn from his first-hand experiences. Following the masterclass, attendees will also be invited to stay for an optional virtual networking session, connecting with fellow Vemoye Diaspora Network members, exchanging ideas and building meaningful professional relationships. EXCLUSIVELY FOR VEMOYE DIASPORA NETWORK MEMBERS The Vemoye Diaspora Network is a curated community of experienced Nigerian professionals living abroad, created to foster meaningful connections, professional learning and opportunities to contribute expertise to Nigeria's development. Recording notice: This masterclass will be recorded. By attending, you acknowledge and agree that the session will be recorded. This event is intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute personalised financial or investment advice.