Strategic Partnerships

Verified institutional and corporate collaborations accelerating trade between Nigeria and the world.

Government & Institutional Partners

Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)

Official exporter verification, trade enquiries, and buyer-seller matchmaking. Provides the RC number and NEPC certificate validation used in NaijaSwap's verification process.

Institutional

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)

Product quality certification and standards compliance for export goods. Mandatory for certain product categories entering EU markets.

Certification

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)

Export clearance, documentation verification, and customs bond facilitation for B2B shipments.

Institutional

Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)

Port operations coordination, vessel scheduling, and cargo handling at Apapa, Tincan, Onne, and Calabar ports.

Institutional

EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP)

Connects Nigerian agricultural businesses with verified European buyers, investors, and facilitators. Key partnership for agri-export division.

Network

Enterprise Europe Network

European Commission network actively seeking African agricultural partnerships. French and Belgian companies looking for cashew, cocoa, sesame, shea, and soybean suppliers.

High Value

Logistics & Shipping Partners

Grimaldi Lines

RoRo and container freight from West Africa to European ports. Existing relationship for charcoal and bulk commodity shipments. Primary partner for European routes.

Logistics

Maersk Line

Global container shipping with weekly sailings from Lagos (Apapa/Tincan) to Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Felixstowe. Full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) services.

Logistics

MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company)

Second-largest container carrier worldwide. Direct service from Lagos to Mediterranean and Northern European ports. Competitive rates for 20ft and 40ft containers.

Logistics

CMA CGM

French container shipping line with strong West Africa presence. Offers reefer containers for temperature-sensitive agricultural exports.

Logistics

DHL Global Forwarding

Air freight and express logistics for high-value, time-sensitive shipments. Door-to-door service with customs brokerage.

Logistics

GIG Logistics

Nationwide domestic pickup and last-mile delivery. Handles cargo collection from supplier warehouses to port of loading.

Logistics

Peace Mass Transit (PMT) Cargo

Inter-state cargo services across Nigeria. Cost-effective option for moving goods from inland states to coastal ports.

Logistics

ABC Transport

Inter-state parcel and cargo delivery. Reliable partner for moving export goods from northern and eastern Nigeria to Lagos ports.

Logistics

Finance & Payment Partners

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank)

Escrow account provider for NaijaSwap local and international transactions. Domiciliary accounts in USD, EUR, and GBP. Trade finance and LC processing.

Finance

Zenith Bank

International trade finance, export documentation, and foreign exchange services. Preferred bank for B2B wire transfers.

Finance

Access Bank

Trade finance solutions including Letters of Credit, bank guarantees, and export credit facilities.

Finance

Flutterwave

Payment gateway integration for local card payments, bank transfers, and mobile money. Handles NGN transactions securely.

Finance

Paystack

Local payment processing for Nigerian buyers. Supports card, bank transfer, and USSD payments with instant confirmation.

Finance

Afreximbank

Pan-African export-import bank providing trade finance, export credit insurance, and intra-African payment settlement.

Finance

Inspection & Certification Partners

SGS Nigeria

Pre-shipment inspection, quality testing, and certification for agricultural and mineral exports. Recognized by EU customs authorities.

Certification

Bureau Veritas

Independent inspection, testing, and certification services. Provides quality assurance reports for B2B buyers.

Certification

Intertek

Product testing and certification for consumer goods, chemicals, and food products. CPSIA and REACH compliance testing.

Certification

Cotecna Inspection

Pre-shipment verification of conformity (PVoC) for exports to regulated markets. Mandatory for certain destination countries.

Certification

Insurance Partners

Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM)

Export credit insurance, political risk coverage, and trade finance for Nigerian exporters. Protects against buyer default and currency fluctuation.

Insurance

Leadway Assurance

Marine cargo insurance, transit insurance, and goods-in-transit coverage for local and international shipments.

Insurance

AIICO Insurance

Comprehensive cargo insurance policies covering loss, damage, and theft during ocean, air, and road transit.

Insurance
Partnership Strategy

NaijaSwap's buyer acquisition uses a multi-channel partnership approach: