Business

Overview

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria understands the importance of economic statecraft and supports American businesses in a variety of ways. There are many opportunities in Nigeria, from the power sector to agriculture, as well as infrastructure.

Our United States Commercial Service (CS Nigeria), located at the American Consulate General in Lagos, is the main point of contact for U.S. companies interested in doing business in Nigeria. The professional staff is available to assist Americans find Nigerian partners who are interested in U.S. goods and services.

CS Nigeria supports American businesses coming to trade shows in Nigeria, sends Nigerian businesses to U.S. trade shows, and provides supplier catalogs to make it easy for Nigerians to find U.S. products, services, and partners.

Our experienced Economic Officers at the Mission also support U.S. businesses, providing analysis, information and additional on-the-ground support for U.S. companies in Nigeria.

In summary, we hope American companies will find lucrative opportunities in Nigeria and we stand ready to support them.

Trade and Business in Nigeria

Nigeria is the most populous country on the African continent and also the fastest growing export market in the region. Our experienced Commercial Specialists can help your company identify business opportunities, find local partners, promote your products and services, provide useful market reports and insights as well as give other export related guidance.

For more information on how we can help your company succeed in Nigeria, please visit our Services for U.S. Companies page.

Contact Us

Embassy of the United States of America
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area, Abuja, Nigeria
Telephone: (234)-9-461-4000
Fax: (234)-9-461-4036

U.S. Consulate General Lagos
2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
After Hours Emergencies number: (+234)-1- 460-3400
Fax: (+234)-1-460-3717
E-mail: LagosACS@state.gov

More Information: U.S. Commercial Service

Doing Business in Nigeria

Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture Country Commercial Guide Investment Climate Statement Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service

The U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade. Companies can find assistance locally in more than 100 U.S. Commercial Service offices nationwide and in more than 70 international offices.

Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. In addition to its Washington, D.C. staff, FAS has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries. These offices are staffed by agricultural attachés and locally hired agricultural experts who are the eyes, ears, and voice for U.S. agriculture around the world. FAS staff identify problems, provide practical solutions, and work to advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture and support U.S. foreign policy around the globe.

Learn more about the USDA

Country Commercial Guide

These reports on market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs prepared at U.S. Embassies worldwide by the Department of Commerce Department, Department of State, and other U.S. agencies’ professionals.

Read Nigeria's Commercial Guide

Investment Climate Statement

The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and economies. They are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world and analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses of all sizes.

Read the Statement for Nigeria

Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

In 1985, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), a joint venture between the Department of State and the U.S. private sector, created by then Secretary of State George P. Shultz under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to interact on overseas security problems of mutual concern. Objectives of this joint venture are: to establish a continuing liaison between security officials in both the private and public sector; to provide for regular exchanges of information concerning developments in the overseas security environment; recommend methods for planning and implementation of security programs abroad; and recommend methods to mitigate risks to American private sector interests worldwide. These objectives remain in the current OSAC Charter.

Doing Business in the U.S.

Getting Started Selling Your Products in the U.S.

Getting Started

Since its inception, SelectUSA has facilitated more than $78 billion in investment, creating and/or retaining over 95,000 U.S. jobs. In fiscal year 2019 alone, SelectUSA facilitated more than $18.5 billion in investment. We work with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and entities across government to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy.

Learn More about SelectUSA

Selling Your Products in the U.S.

The Foreign Agriculture Service FAS) of the U.S. Embassy is the overseas arm of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). FAS Lagos has regional responsibilities for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Benin and Cameroon. The office offers a variety of services to U.S. and Nigerian agribusiness companies, government and non-government entities involved in agricultural trade and development.

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria

Overview

Contact Us

Doing Business in Nigeria

Doing Business in the U.S.

Request for Quotations

Economic Data and Reports

Additional Resources

Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs

Business Links

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Solicitation – PR11303514 – Preventive Maintenance Service Contract (PMSC) for Potable and Mech Water Treatment Systems

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