The Council for Business Innovation and Excellence was created to address a common gap in Nigeria’s business landscape: too many serious innovations go unrecognized, and too many recognitions are not backed by real scrutiny. CBIE exists to change that.
We don’t reward visibility, we validate impact. From strategy to execution, we document and elevate work that improves how businesses function, scale, or serve.
A business ecosystem where meaningful innovation is recognized, valued, and replicated.
To build a credible, transparent system for recognizing enterprise excellence in Nigeria, grounded in execution, not perception.
The Council for Business Innovation and Excellence exists to identify and validate the professionals, teams, and companies transforming how Nigerian businesses operate, grow, and adapt. Through expert-led evaluation, we document the strategies and systems that deliver real results.
Each year, CBIE surfaces some of the most significant business contributions across Nigeria’s sectors, from finance and logistics to energy, retail, and digital infrastructure. Our recognition process brings national visibility to the people improving business systems, shaping growth, and delivering lasting value across industries.
At CBIE, business integrity is at the heart of our mission, driving transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership. We champion innovation that upholds strong values, building trust and sustainable impact across Africa’s business landscape.
At CBIE, depth reflects our commitment to thorough research, strategic insight, and meaningful impact in every initiative. We go beyond surface-level solutions to empower innovators with knowledge and resources that drive lasting transformation.
At CBIE, relevance means staying attuned to the evolving needs of Africa’s innovation and business ecosystems. We align our programs and recognition efforts with current trends and future demands to ensure lasting value and impact.
At CBIE, respect guides how we engage with individuals, communities, and cultures across the continent. We foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, collaboration, and the dignity of every stakeholder.
At CBIE, clarity shapes our communication, decisions, and goals, ensuring transparency and understanding at every level. We strive to make our processes and impact easily accessible and meaningful to all stakeholders.
