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Please be advised that the Embassy of Ireland, Nigeria website has moved and this page is no longer being updated. The Embassy website is now available at Ireland.ie/abuja.

Trade and Investment

As an island economy, Ireland must continuously focus on developing relationships in new and expanding markets. The Embassy plays an important role in facilitating trade and investment, working closely with Enterprise Ireland and Bord Bia.

How we can assist Irish companies

If you are a registered Irish Company which is interested in entering the Nigerian, Ivoirian, Ghanaian, or Senegalese markets, we can help you by: 

  • Building relationships and identifying opportunities;
  • Providing general advice on local market conditions;
  • Working to secure market access for Irish companies in key sectors;
  • Where appropriate, assisting in resolving commercial difficulties;

Contact us if you are planning a visit to Nigeria and you would find it useful to meet.

Frequently Asked Questions on Doing Business in Nigeria.

Please see our detailed list of the most Frequently Asked Questions on Doing Business in Nigeria.

Africa Strategy

In 2011, the Irish Government launched its Africa Strategy which acknowledges the significant progress in economic and social development which is taking place across the continent of Africa. The strategy commits Irish embassies to assisting in facilitating trade and investment.

The Strategy is also available to download.