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.
Government Partners & Institutions
Official institutions and agencies supporting Nigeria’s international relations, investment, trade, exports and economic development.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Diplomacy & international relations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
Product regulation & market access
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.
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.
The High Commission can help connect you with information about Nigeria’s investment environment, trade opportunities and relevant government institutions. Explore the official resources above to identify the organisation best suited to your needs.
