Since the discovery of the internet and its impact on human interaction and commerce, it has changed the dynamics of human coexistence. As an example, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and other social platforms which started as a means of interaction between people now have commercial and advertising nodes to them, promoting not just social exchange, but also fulfilling an economic need through hyperlinking, interactivity and multimodality. Although internet penetration is still at 55.4% in Nigeria, according to DataReportal's report, which suggests that there were 122.5 million internet users in Nigeria in January 2023, there is a strong need to plot how extant technology, and the new upcoming ones can be used to shore up the Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria which sits at 131 out of 190 economies, on the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Rank. While issues like security, and poor infrastructure have bedeviled the country for so long, the country must look to other means that transcend these major roadblocks, one of which is technology, and a digitized business environment. MSMEs in Nigeria play a crucial role in economic growth, poverty reduction, employment creation, and shared wealth creation. By leveraging technology within their operations, companies can improve their efficiency, which is one of the roadblocks to doing business in Nigeria. Through its Annual Lecture Series and other platforms, DBN, as a key advocate for MSME financing in Nigeria, is leading the conversation on how technology can drive innovation, resilience, and profitability for MSMEs. 2023 marks the bank's 6th anniversary and to celebrate this milestone, the Bank's 4th Annual Lecture will feature speakers drawn from a range of subject matter expertise, comprising public sector, academia, development economics, financial services, and entrepreneurship. Through keynotes and panel sessions, the facilitators will share their perspectives on how to drive sustainable business growth with technology that adapts to a green economy. The fourth DBN Annual Lecture will be a hybrid event and the experience for participants both onsite and online will be seamless, ensuring that audience participation is real-time and engaging. To attend in person, register here To attend online register here