Nigeria has very similar business and legal practices to the UK, and while there are several ethnic tribes and dialects, Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa being three of the major groups, English is still the generally-spoken language.
Nigeria is the home of Africa’s largest economy and biggest oil producer, and also has a growing populace of over 180 million – the largest in Africa. With an abundance of natural resources, and a growing middle class, Nigeria’s economic potential is considerable.
Ties between Nigeria and the UK may have been deep-rooted in our historical and political origins, but over the years it has evolved into a more dynamic relationship that includes education, trade, arts and culture.
The UK and Nigeria have an excellent commercial relationship with over £6.1 billion worth of trade per year; it is also the 2nd largest African market for goods. UK companies are extremely well-known in Nigeria, and UK brands (especially luxury goods) are in very high demand.
