Department for Business and Trade
DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in Nigeria, and Nigerian companies set up and invest in the UK.
We offer expertise and contacts through our extensive network of specialists in the UK, and staff in the British High Commission in Abuja and Deputy High Commission in Lagos.
Set up a business and invest in the UK
Discover investment opportunities and learn how your business can expand to the UK on great.gov.uk.
Buy from the UK
Find exceptional and creative UK trade partners with DBT’s Find a Supplier service on great.gov.uk.
Export to Nigeria from the UK
UK companies can increase their sales, growth and stability by selling to Nigeria.
On great.gov.uk, DBT provides:
- an export guide to Nigeria
- practical export advice
- export opportunities
- events for exporters and international buyers
- export finance and related guidance
Export licensing and special rules for Nigeria
Information on products or services which require licences for supply outside of the UK.
Arms embargo and other restrictions on Nigeria
Details of any arms embargoes, trade control restrictions, defence export policies and restrictions on terrorist organisations which may apply to Nigeria.
Contact us
Department for Business and Trade Lagos
British Deputy High Commission
11 Walter Carrington Crescent
Victoria Island
Lagos
Nigeria
Email
DBT.Africa@fcdo.gov.uk
General enquiries
+234 (0) 812 810 8845
ICT, healthcare or agriculture enquiries
+234 (0) 812 810 8644
Education and training enquiries
+234 (0) 812 810 8744
Oil and gas enquries
+234 (0) 812 810 8748
Infrastructure enquries
+234 (0) 812 810 8655
Engagement and partnership enquiries
+234 (0) 812 810 8740
Trade services enquiries
+234 (0) 812 810 8639
Office hours
Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 3:30pm
Friday, 7:30am to 12:30pm
All times are in local time (GMT +1)
Department for Business and Trade Abuja
British High Commission
Plot 1137. Diplomatic Drive
Central Business District
Abuja
Nigeria
Email
DBT.Africa@fcdo.gov.uk
General enquiries
+234 (0) 812 810 8845
Office hours
Monday to Thursday, 7:30 to 3:30pm
Friday, 7:30am to 12:30pm
All times are local time (GMT +1)