Nigeria offers businesses and organizations of all sizes diverse opportunities.

To advance Nigerian’s commercial success, and ultimately the success of the overall community, the Government works with business, government and civic leaders to effectively promote Nigeria and its diverse interests, and provides specific programs to help advance the success of its investors.

Here are a few usefull tips for the business visitor: See Visitor guide

Business Hours: Government Offices are open Monday to Friday 8 a,m - 4pm. But in the northern states, it is advisable to conclude all business before 1.00 pm on Fridays as Moslem workers have to go for the Jumat services at 2.00 pm, but return to work thereafter. Supermarkets, stores and other businesses are open from 8.30 am to 5.pm on weekdays and from 7.30 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. But a large number of smaller shops, restaurants and bars are open from sunrise till near midnight every day. Some of the major banks (also open for services to the public from 8am - 4pm on Saturday.