Nigeria: Information on market entry, export and company set-up

Nigeria

With a population of more than 200 million people, Nigeria's economy is considered the largest in Africa. As the Nigerian government has intensified its efforts to diversify the local economy and set up a roadmap to improve various sectors, opportunities are opening up for Swiss companies, especially in public infrastructure and high-growth sectors such as machinery, ICT, healthcare, luxury goods and agriculture. Furthermore, Nigeria is a member of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which will open many more opportunities once AfCFTA is operational in 2026.

Market information

Are you considering entering the Nigerian market? Are you already active in Nigeria and need tips, advice or support with your next steps? Do you have technical or regulatory questions?

In this section we provide you with guides, checklists and background information on doing business in Nigeria - specifically for Swiss SMEs and start-ups.

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Industry information

Industry Information

Nigeria offers opportunities in many different sectors. In this section we highlight interesting potential for selected Swiss industries and explain how to exploit it.

The Nigerian economy largely depends on the maritime industry which is a major sector putting into consideration the fact that the country’s stat...

Nigeria is one of the most polluted countries in the world which poses threats to livelihoods. However, the large volume of waste presents circul...

The growing availability of cleantech projects and products in Nigeria allow companies to buy renewable energy at competitive prices, enabled by ...

Nigeria is the new growth engine in Africa. Hardly any other country provides the business opportunities available here due to the growing middle...

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Events + trade fairs

Events and Trade Fairs

Especially for SMEs it is important to feel a new market to really understand its potential fit. Our business trips and events take you to the country and our events - webinars or in-person - in Switzerland allow you to exchange with experts and peers and leverage our network for your growth.