January 18, 2026

Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum 2025: A New Era for Ethical Global Commerce

In November 2025, Lagos, Nigeria hosted a landmark gathering that signalled a pivotal shift in how entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and global leaders view commerce and investment. The Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum (LTIF) 2025, held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja emerged as both a marketplace of ideas and a catalyst for transformation in the global economic landscape. (Vanguard News)

At its core, LTIF sought to redefine commerce not merely as exchange of goods and capital, but as a purpose-driven force for sustainable growth and ethical impact. The forum’s theme, “Trust, Trade and Transformation,” encapsulated its mission to restore integrity and righteousness to business from the local to the global stage. (Businessday NG)

Highlights of LTIF 2025

1. Drawing Global Influence and Participation

LTIF 2025 drew business leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators from across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia. The event provided a platform for deep conversations around Africa’s expanding role in the global economy and showcased Lagos as a strategic hub for investment and innovation. (Vanguard News)

2. A Focus on Ethical and Kingdom-Centered Commerce

A unique aspect of LTIF was its integration of Kingdom values such as integrity, excellence, transparency, and service into economic discourse. Organisers emphasised that commerce should be anchored in moral purpose, not just profit. These values shaped sessions on capital partnerships, governance, and business leadership. (National Daily Newspaper)

3. Trust as the Foundation of Modern Trade

Speakers at LTIF, including Head of Commerce Sister Stephanie Oforka, articulated trust as the new currency of global business. Without trust, markets falter and investors retreat; with it, commerce becomes ethical, resilient, and transformational. (TechCabal)

4. Investment and Tech Conversations

The forum hosted vibrant discussions on positioning African enterprises to attract international capital. Panels on technology underscored digital platforms and financial innovation as crucial tools for bridging trust gaps and enabling seamless cross-border commerce. (TechCabal)

5. Entrepreneurial Growth and Networking

LTIF facilitated structured opportunities for entrepreneurs from start-ups to mature firms to meet investors, form alliances, and pitch for funding. The environment was designed to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with exposure, mentorship and capital access. (Businessday NG)

Conclusion

The Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum 2025 offered more than a snapshot of contemporary commerce, it proposed a bold blueprint for ethical, purposeful, and technologically empowered trade. From the launch of growth accelerators like BEGIN to powerful discussions on artificial intelligence and global investment flows, the forum spotlighted a future where trust, innovation, and values-driven leadership shape how businesses grow and contribute to society.

In an era where digital transformation and AI redefine the global marketplace, LTIF’s unique integration of purpose and profit invites us to imagine a commerce that celebrates people, communities, and the shared prosperity of nations.

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