BusinessDay reschedules SCIRA awards to May 21 to boost stakeholder participation

BusinessDay Media Limited has announced the rescheduling of the States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards (SCIRA 2025), shifting the ceremony to Thursday, May 21, 2026, in a move aimed at enhancing stakeholder participation and overall impact.

The awards ceremony, which will now be held at Abuja, was initially slated to hold on Thursday, April 16, 2026 but was postponed following extensive consultations with key stakeholders.

BusinessDay Media Limited Committee for the SCIRA award had apologised for any inconvenience caused by the change, noting that the decision was carefully considered to ensure the event meets its strategic objectives.

According to the committed the adjustment is designed to deepen engagement with critical stakeholders, secure stronger participation from senior government officials, and align with the schedules of investors and development partners.

“BusinessDay Media Limited writes to respectfully inform you of a revision to the scheduled date for the States Competitiveness / Investment Readiness Awards (SCIRA 2025).

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause.

“ This decision was not taken lightly. It follows extensive stakeholder consultations and reflects our firm commitment to delivering an event that fully serves the interests of participating states, investors, and partners at the highest possible standard. Accordingly, the Awards Ceremony has been rescheduled as follows:
New Date: Thursday, 21st May 2026,”

The committee noted in a letter sent to the Nominees for the award that the revised date would ultimately strengthen the credibility, visibility, and return on engagement for all participating states.

The committee further confirmed that all existing nominations, partnerships, and participation confirmations remain valid despite the change in schedule.

The SCIRA platform is a data-driven initiative that evaluates how effectively Nigerian states position themselves as viable destinations for investment, focusing on measurable outcomes, transparency, and economic performance.

“All existing nominations, partnerships, and participation confirmations remain valid and unaffected.

“We deeply appreciate your understanding and continued support. Our objective remains clear: to provide a platform that not only recognises performance but also meaningfully amplifies the investment narratives and competitiveness positioning of Nigerian States.

“Please accept our sincere apologies once again, along with the assurances of our highest regard and commitment to excellence.” the committee said.