Provides references to the principal business associations, including which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to know why they influence government.
Last Published: 8/13/2019

All businesses in Nigeria have principal and professional associations through which U.S. companies, while operating in the country, can leverage on to understand the local market, culture and the people they deal with while conducting business. Some of such are:

The American Business Council, an association of U.S. companies in Nigeria that meet in Lagos, Nigeria, regularly to share business and security experiences.

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA)

Fintech Association of Nigeria (FinTechNGR)

The Retail Association of Nigeria

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN)

Nigerian International Franchise Association
 

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