4Stone Capital, formerly Black Stone Capital, will launch at a premier business summit to be held at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos, on March 4, 2025.
The founders of Black Stone Capital Limited, now evolving into 4Stone Capital, made a bold move reflecting their vision and values by commencing operations at the onset of the global pandemic.
They provided crucial financial advisory and support to small businesses and households underserved during the crisis’s peak.
Renowned for its customer-centric values of empathy, trust, transparency, and innovation, the organization has organically grown into a leading financial service provider.
Supporting small and mid-sized businesses across the real sector—from manufacturing to trade, agriculture, and real estate—the company has distinguished itself through innovative offerings addressing the needs of the unbanked and underbanked segments of the Nigerian market.
Addressing the press at a recent event, Chairman of the Board of Directors, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammed S.H. Dantoro, the Emir of Borgu, stated regarding the new vision and brand: “Our new brand reflects our renewed vision and true potential, as we expand the scale and scope of our business to better create value for all stakeholders, especially our esteemed customers, whose loyalty has brought us this far.
Diversifying our business to provide end-to-end financial service offerings will enable us to effectively create value and deepen our support for SMEs and middle-income households, who we believe are the catalysts for economic growth and national development.”
Dr. Lizzie Kings-Wali, Chief Executive Officer, commented on the rebranding: “We are more optimistic than ever about the opportunities in the Nigerian market, and we are effectively positioning our business to explore latent opportunities and create blue oceans.
Our mission is to fill the market void by supporting SMEs and households throughout their financial life cycle, while also creating real sector jobs and sustainable growth through direct investment in agriculture, mining, and real estate.
Nigerian households and SMEs lack access to credit and basic financial services.”The CEO will present “The Birth of Blackstone, Renewed Vision and Transition to 4Stone, The Future of 4Stone & Collaboration.”
The summit will feature keynote addresses from the Executive Governors of Lagos State, Ekiti State, and Akwa Ibom State.
Mr. Chika Mbonu will present “The Economic Prospects of Nigeria, Investment Opportunities in States, The Role of Investors in Nation Building & The Commitment of Government Towards Private-Sector-Led Economic Growth.”A fire chat with Mr. Ola Olabinjo, CEO of Skystone, will provide attendees an opportunity for Q&A.
Mr. Effimi Udo Effimi, Non-Executive Director, will share his perspective on 4Stone’s new brand identity, discuss the transition, and highlight the brand logo and its vision.
A call for strategic partnerships will be presented by the GM Insurance of Kliksave who will also discuss partnership and investment opportunities across the brand’s business lines, pitch the insurance business, and emphasize the business’s unique value propositions.
A pianist performance and cocktail reception will provide entertainment and networking opportunities for attendees. With this landmark summit, 4Stone Capital signals its commitment to driving economic growth and financial inclusion in Nigeria.
The event will serve as a platform to unveil its strategic vision, foster valuable partnerships, and reinforce its dedication to supporting the nation’s SMEs and households, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution.
