Trade & investment
Trade & Investments
Explore official Nigerian government departments and portals for foreign affairs, mining and steel development, industry, trade, investment, trademarks, patents and industrial designs.
Diplomacy • Foreign Policy • International Relations
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for Nigeria’s international relations and diplomatic affairs. It represents Nigeria’s interests abroad, coordinates the country’s diplomatic missions, and works on matters including foreign policy, international cooperation, consular affairs, and relations with other countries.
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- Foreign affairs and diplomatic matters
- Nigeria’s international relations
- Information relating to Nigerian diplomatic missions abroad
- Foreign policy and international cooperation
- Consular and related foreign-service information
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Mining • Mineral Resources • Steel Development
Ministry of Mines and Steel Development
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development is responsible for Nigeria’s mining and mineral resources sector, including the development and regulation of the country’s solid minerals and steel industries. Its official portal provides access to information and online services relating to mining licences, permits, certificates and other applications.
You can use this for
- Mining and mineral resources
- Mining licences, permits and certificates
- Mineral information and resources
- Mining-sector investment information
- Steel development and related sector information
- Mining regulations, guidelines and industry resources
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Trademarks • Patents • Industrial Designs
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment
Trademarks, Patents & Designs Registry
The Intellectual Property Office Nigeria, under the Commercial Law Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, is responsible for the registration and protection of trademarks, patents and industrial designs in Nigeria. Its digital platform allows individuals, businesses and innovators to file applications, manage intellectual property rights and access related resources.
You can use this for
- Trademark registration and protection
- Patent applications and protection
- Industrial design registration
- Renewal and management of intellectual property rights
- Intellectual property publications, resources and guidelines
- Managing IP applications and rights online
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