Nigeria, Nov. 7 -- The 8th Annual Convening on Impact Investing (ACII) ended on a reflective note in Lagos on Thursday night as businesses, investors, and non-profit organisations were recognised for integrating social and environmental impact into their work.

Hosted by the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), the two-day conference brought together leaders from across Nigeria's investment and development ecosystem to discuss strategies for inclusive growth, sustainability, and the role of private capital in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The closing Awards Dinner, held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, celebrated organisations whose operations demonstrate that profit and purpose can coexist. Nominees were assesse...