RESOURCE CENTER

As part of its mission to foster, develop, and expand the strategic business alliance between the US and Nigeria, the U.S.- Nigeria Business Council (USNBC) is committed to keeping our members apprised of the most recent developments and business opportunities in the U.S. and Nigeria markets, as well as government reforms and the latest trade and investment figures.

Members have instant access to a wide and comprehensive range of information resources including the quarterly U.-Nigeria Business Review, in addition to archived news, sector reports, white papers, discussion forums, and other useful publications and key contacts and links.

The U.S.-Nigeria Business Council offers rich resource center to its members. Here you can find pertinent information about doing business in Nigeria, doing business in the United States as well as Business Directory of key business leaders, companies, services and products. Please login as a member. If you are not already a member, please see our membership page for all membership services.

Doing business in Nigeria:

This can be a pleasant and profitable experience if you have the right contacts to help navigate you through an otherwise challenging commercial environment.

Nigeria is a fertile ground for businesses but ironically, it is one of the least exploited markets by foreign investors. The U.S.-Nigeria Business Council offers both complimentary and fee-based market research tools to help you analyze the market, gain insight into specific sectors, understand the business environment, and plan your next move.

U.S.-Nigeria Trade Facts

Nigeria is currently United States “23rd largest goods trading partner with $38.6 billion in total (two way) goods trade during 2011. Goods exports totaled $4.8 billion; Goods imports totaled $33.7 billion. The U.S. goods trade deficit with Nigeria was $28.9 billion in 2011.

Exports

Nigeria was the United States’ 44th largest goods export market in 2011.

U.S. goods exports to Nigeria in 2011 were $4.8 billion, up 18.4% ($747 million) from 2010.”.

Visit Office of the United States Trade Representative for details