Economic Overview
- The country is the largest oil producer in africa.
- It is blessed with the high quantities of tin, coal, iron ore,
zinc and some uranium and is highly rich in terms of natural gas and
coal which needs to be untapped.
- Half of the population is earning their livelihood from the
agriculture and allied activities and is producing rice, maize,
groundnuts, rubber etc.
- Nigeria’s manufacturing sector includes areas
like vehicle production, textiles, pharmaceuticals, paper, cement
etc.
- It is recognized as the eminent member of the OPEC.
- One of the most fastest growing economy in the international
arena as the International Monetary Fund has projected its growth to
be 9 per cent in 2008 and 8.3 per cent in 2009.
International Trade
Major Export Items
Petroleum and Petroleum Products, Cocoa, Rubber
Main Destinations of Exports
United States, Brazil, Spain
Major Import Items
Machinery, Chemicals, Transport Equipment, Manufactured Goods, Food and
Live Animals
Main Origins of Imports
China, Netherlands, USA, UK, Brazil, France, Germany
Contacts of Trade
Ministries/ Associations
| ICC Nigeria |
Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce |
c/o Nigeria Employers'
Consultative Association
6th Floor, Elephant Cement House
Central Business District
Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos
Nigeria
E-mail: info@iccnig.com
|
Plot 232A, Adeola Odeku
Street
P.O. Box 7001, Victoria Island, Lagos
Nigeria
Tel.: +(234)-(1)-2621424/ 2621424
Fax: +(234)-(1)-2621422
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Marble House (8th floor),
1, Alfred Rewane Road
Falomo, Ikoyi, G.P.O. Box 8508, Lagos
Nigeria
Tel.: +(234)-2692088/ 2693041
Fax: +(234)-2693041
|
| Nigerian
Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture |
Manufacturers
Association of Nigeria(MAN) |
Cassava
Produce Promoters & Exporters Association of Nigeria |
8A, Oba Akinjobi Way
Gra Ikeja,Lagos
Nigeria
Tel.: +(234)-(1)-7612099/ 4964727/ 4932481
Fax: +(234)-(1)-4964737
E-mail: contact@naccima.com
|
MAN House 77, Obafemi
Awolowo Way
Ikeja, Lagos
Nigeria
Tel.: +(234)-(0)-14974240/3
Fax: +(234)-(0)-14974247
E-mail: man@manassoc.org or man@manufacturersnigeria.org
|
Willand Plaza, Plot 511
Herbert Macaulay Way
Wuse Zone 4, FCT
Nigeria
Tel.: +(234)-(803)-7003916
Fax: +(234)-(803)-7003916
|
| Nigerian
Investment Promotion Commission |
Nigeria-Taiwan
Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
Nigerian-South
African Chamber of Commerce |
Plot 1181 Aguiyi Ironsi
Street
Maitama District P.M.B. 381 Garki Abuja
Nigeria
Tel.: +(234)-(9)-4134317/ 4134373/ 4134112/ 4131403
|
C/o Taipei World Trade
Centre, Bankers' House
Plot 19c, Adeola Hopewell street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Nigeria
Tel.: +(234)-(1)-2620895
Fax: +(234)-(1)-2620896
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K & P Towers, 24 Norman
Williams Street
S.W. Ikoyi, Lagos
Nigeria
Tel.: +(234)-(1)-7949870/ 2707430/ 4811529/ 2671294
Fax: +(234)-(1)-2707430/ 2671294
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Business Visa Rules
- The permit is issued for 90 days which can be extended later.
- Letter of invitation from the company or business associate of
nigeria.
- Valid passport with 6 months validity.
- The applicant is needed to give a letter stating its purpose of
visiting nigeria along with the proof of returning back to the home
country. In this case copy of the return air ticket or a letter from
the travel agency can be submitted.
- The applicant is required to give proof of his/her financial
viability for the duration of their staying in the nigeria.
Business Hours
Offices: Monday to Friday from 08:00 - 16:00
Public Holidays
| Festival |
Date |
| New Year's Day |
January 01 |
| Easter |
Date Varies |
| Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet) |
Date Varies |
| Workers' Day |
May 01 |
| Independence Day |
October 01 |
| Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) |
Date Varies |
| Eid al-Kabir (Feast of the
Sacrifice) |
Date Varies |
| Christmas |
December 25-26 |
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