Useful Links
Access external resources, government agencies, and trade organizations.
International Bodies
12- Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)Regional economic community promoting integration in West Africahttps://ecowas.int
- ECOWAS Trade Information SystemProvides accessible and timely trade information for decision-making, policy formulation, and research. https://ecotis.ecowas.int/
- World Trade Organization (WTO)An international organization established to supervise and liberalize world trade. https://www.wto.org/index.htm
- World Customs Organization (WCO)An intergovernmental organization that develops international standards, facilitates trade, and supports customs administrations worldwide. https://www.wcoomd.org/
- European Free Trade Association (EFTA)Promotes free trade and economic integration to the benefit of its members. https://www.efta.int/
- ECOWAP (ECOWAS Monitoring & Evaluation System)Supports agricultural development and food security across ECOWAS member states. https://ecowap.ecowas.int
- United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) To promote and make global trade easier, faster, and more standardized, especially across borders. https://unece.org/trade/uncefact
- NEPC Exporter Registration Guide Guidelines for registering as an exporter with NEPC. https://fecofoods.com.ng/nepc/
- Export Expansion Facility Programme (EEFP) Supports export-ready businesses through incentives and programs. https://eefp.ng/
- SICE – Foreign Trade Information SystemProvides trade agreements, policies, and resources for governments and SMEs. http://www.sice.oas.org/
- Trade Law Centre (TRALAC)An independent think tank focused on trade capacity building and governance in Africa. https://www.tralac.org/
- World Trade Promotion Organizations (WTPO) ConferenceProvides accessible and timely trade information for decision-making, policy formulation, and research. https://www.intracen.org/itc/events/tpo-network-world-conference-and-awards/
Government Agencies
27- Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC)Promotes the export of Nigerian non-oil goods and serviceshttps://nepc.gov.ng
- Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Water (FMMBW)Ministry overseeing maritime and blue economy affairs https://fmmbe.gov.ng
- Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD)Ministry overseeing livestock industry development and regulationhttps://www.fmld.gov.ng/
- Federal Ministry of Environment (FME)Responsible for environmental policy and regulation in Nigeriahttps://environment.gov.ng
- Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMT)Ministry responsible for transportation policy and infrastructurehttps://transportation.gov.ng
- National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)Agency responsible for drug law enforcement in Nigeriahttps://ndlea.gov.ng
- Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FMFA)Responsible for Nigeria's foreign policy and international relationshttps://foreignaffairs.gov.ng/
- Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)Federal agency responsible for road traffic administration and safetyhttps://frsc.gov.ng
- Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (FMSMD)Ministry overseeing the development of Nigeria's solid minerals sectorhttps://msmd.gov.ng
- Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC)Council dedicated to removing bureaucratic constraints to doing business in Nigeriahttps://pebec.gov.ng
- Department of State Services (DSS)Nigeria's principal domestic intelligence and security agencyhttps://dss.gov.ng
- National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)Official statistics agency providing trade and economic data for Nigeriahttps://nigerianstat.gov.ng
- Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)Promotes, coordinates and monitors investment in Nigeriahttps://nipc.gov.ng
- Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)Coordinates Nigeria's national security policy and intelligence communityhttps://statehouse.gov.ng
- Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)Regulatory authority for civil aviation in Nigeriahttps://ncaa.gov.ng
- Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN)Coordinates Nigeria's bilateral and multilateral trade negotiationshttps://notn.gov.ng
- Port Health Services (PHS)Federal Ministry of Health unit managing public health at ports of entryhttps://health.gov.ng
- Ministry of Petroleum Incorporated (MPI)Ministerial oversight body for the petroleum sectorhttps://petroleumresources.gov.ng
- Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)Promotes Nigerian content in the oil and gas industryhttps://ncdmb.gov.ng
- Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG)Joint venture company producing and exporting LNG from Nigeriahttps://www.nlng.com/
- Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)Regulates the midstream and downstream petroleum sector in Nigeriahttps://nmdpra.gov.ng
- Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)Nigeria's state oil company managing upstream and downstream petroleum operationshttps://nnpcgroup.com
- Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA)Regulates the safe use of nuclear and radiation technology in Nigeriahttps://nnra.gov.ng
- Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)Regulates the upstream petroleum sector in Nigeriahttps://www.nuprc.gov.ng/
- Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA)Manages oil and gas free zones to attract investment to Nigeriahttps://ogfza.gov.ng
- Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS)Represents oil producing companies operating in Nigeriahttps://opts-ng.com
- Petroleum Training Institute (PTI)Provides technical training for the petroleum industry in Nigeriahttps://pti.edu.ng/
Trade Organizations
6- Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA)Apex chamber of commerce representing Nigerian businesseshttps://naccima.com
- Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA)Represents licensed customs agents operating at Nigerian portshttps://anlcaonline.com
- Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN)Regulatory body for freight forwarding practitioners in Nigeriahttps://crffn.gov.ng
- National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF)Association of government-approved freight forwarders in Nigeriahttps://nagaff.com
- Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)Represents Nigerian manufacturers and promotes industrial developmenthttps://manufacturersnigeria.org
- Shippers Association of Nigeria (SAN)Represents the interests of cargo owners and shippers in Nigeriahttps://shipperscouncil.gov.ng