Trade, investment & economic partnerships
Connect with Nigeria’s Trade & Investment Institutions
Explore official Nigerian government institutions supporting investment, international trade, exports, diaspora engagement and market access. These organisations provide information, guidance, regulatory services and opportunities for individuals, businesses and investors engaging with Nigeria.
Diplomacy & 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 and relations with other countries.
Key areas
- Diplomatic affairs
- International relations
- Diplomatic missions abroad
- Foreign policy & cooperation
Mining, minerals & 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 and certificates.
Key areas
- Mining & mineral resources
- Licences, permits & certificates
- Mining-sector investment
- Steel development
Trademarks, Patents & Designs Registry
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment
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 manage intellectual property rights online.
Key areas
- Trademark registration
- Patent applications
- Industrial design registration
- IP rights management
Investment promotion & facilitation
Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission is Nigeria’s strategic gateway for domestic and foreign investors. It promotes investment opportunities, facilitates investor entry into Nigeria and coordinates government processes through services such as the One-Stop Investment Centre.
Key areas
- Investment opportunities
- Investor facilitation
- One-Stop Investment Centre
- Investment incentives & policy
Diaspora engagement & investment
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission facilitates engagement between Nigerians abroad and Nigeria’s development agenda. It supports diaspora participation in investment, entrepreneurship, knowledge exchange, development initiatives and other areas of national development.
Key areas
- Diaspora engagement
- Diaspora investment
- Entrepreneurship & partnerships
- Diaspora programmes
Product regulation & market access
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
NAFDAC regulates and controls the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale and use of regulated products in Nigeria, including food, medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals and related products. Its regulatory services are particularly relevant to businesses seeking to place regulated products on the Nigerian market.
Key areas
- Product registration
- Import & export regulation
- Regulatory compliance
- Product verification
Export development & promotion
Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council is the Federal Government’s apex institution for the promotion, development and diversification of Nigeria’s exports. It supports exporters, promotes Nigerian non-oil products internationally and provides programmes designed to strengthen Nigeria’s export capacity and market access.
Key areas
- Export development
- Non-oil exports
- Exporter support
- International market access