Success Stories
Discover how we've helped international companies successfully enter and scale in the Nigerian market across multiple industries.
European FinTech
A leading European digital payments company sought to expand into West Africa, targeting Nigeria's rapidly growing mobile money market. They needed a trusted partner to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and establish a compliant, scalable operation.
The Challenge
The company faced significant hurdles including obtaining Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval for payment services, understanding local consumer behavior, and building partnerships with Nigerian banks and mobile network operators.
Our Solution
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis and regulatory mapping
- Managed CBN licensing process and payment service provider registration
- Established partnerships with 5 major Nigerian banks
- Recruited and trained local team of 15 professionals
- Implemented localized mobile payment infrastructure
Results Achieved
In digital payments sector within 12 months
Active users acquired in first 2 months
From incorporation to full launch
Major Nigerian banking institutions
"MarketEntryNigeria's deep understanding of the Nigerian fintech ecosystem was instrumental in our successful launch. Their regulatory expertise and local networks saved us at least 18 months."
Asian Manufacturing Co.
A major Asian manufacturing corporation wanted to establish its first African production facility in Nigeria to serve the West African market for consumer electronics and appliances.
The Challenge
The company needed to navigate land acquisition in a special economic zone, obtain multiple industrial permits, manage importation of manufacturing equipment, and recruit a skilled workforce in a competitive market.
Our Solution
- Secured 20-hectare land in Lekki Free Zone with tax incentives
- Managed all regulatory approvals from NIPC, NEPZA, and environmental agencies
- Coordinated customs clearance for $5M worth of equipment
- Established recruitment pipeline with local technical institutions
- Set up supply chain partnerships with local component suppliers
Results Achieved
Local jobs created in first phase
Annual production capacity achieved
Full regulatory compliance from start
In Lekki Free Trade Zone
"The complexity of establishing a manufacturing facility in Nigeria cannot be overstated. MarketEntryNigeria handled everything from land acquisition to environmental permits with remarkable efficiency."
US Tech Company
A fast-growing American software company wanted to tap into Nigeria's thriving tech talent pool and establish a development hub to support their global operations while serving African clients.
The Challenge
The company needed to establish a legal entity, set up physical offices in multiple cities, navigate immigration requirements for expatriate staff, and compete for top technical talent in a hot market.
Our Solution
- Incorporated Nigerian subsidiary with optimized tax structure
- Established offices in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt
- Secured work permits and visas for 8 expatriate technical leads
- Partnered with leading universities for graduate recruitment pipeline
- Implemented competitive compensation packages aligned with market standards
Results Achieved
Tech professionals recruited and trained
Offices across major Nigerian cities
Versus US-based development costs
Average time from offer to start date
"MarketEntryNigeria understood both our technical requirements and the local talent landscape. They helped us build a world-class development team that's now integral to our global product."
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