The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has launched an online portal (iGuide Nigeria) for investors seeking to conduct business in Nigeria. The iGuide Nigeria emerged as a collaboration between NIPC, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Henceforth, Nigerian investors can make informed decisions on business incorporation process, growth sectors and opportunities, socio-economic profile of states by accessing the iGuide Nigeria. This online portal is expected to stimulate transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s business environment which would boost the ease of doing business.
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