What services does I-STRATA offer in Nigeria?

I-STRATA offers over 87 premium concierge services across 10 divisions including VIP airport meet and greet, business formation and registration (CAC, NAFDAC, SON), property search and management, expatriate relocation, diaspora asset management, household staffing, advisory and intelligence, security and risk management, events coordination, and lifestyle concierge services.

How can I register a company in Nigeria as a foreign investor?

I-STRATA handles end-to-end company registration in Nigeria through the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). This includes business name registration, tax registration with FIRS/SIRS, expatriate quota processing, work permit applications, corporate bank account opening, and all industry-specific licences. The process typically takes 2-4 weeks with I-STRATA managing all regulatory requirements.

What is VIP airport meet and greet in Lagos Nigeria?

I-STRATA's VIP Airport Meet and Greet service provides a dedicated protocol officer who meets you at the aircraft door or immigration at Lagos airport, assists through all airport processes including luggage and customs clearance, and arranges luxury vehicle transfer to your destination. Additional services include fast-track immigration, visa on arrival processing, and armoured transport.

How can diaspora Nigerians manage property and assets in Nigeria?

I-STRATA provides comprehensive diaspora services including property oversight, bill payment, family welfare checks, document forwarding, celebration planning, school enrollment, and medical coordination. We act as your trusted representative on the ground, ensuring your assets and family interests in Nigeria are properly managed while you are abroad.

How much do I-STRATA concierge services cost?

I-STRATA uses a hybrid pricing model: fixed prices for standardized services (e.g., VIP Airport Meet and Greet from NGN 150,000), variable pricing for scope-dependent services, and bespoke quotes for advisory and complex engagements. Private and Corporate membership tiers offer preferential pricing and dedicated relationship managers. Visit istrata.vip/pricing for detailed pricing.

Does I-STRATA help with expatriate relocation to Nigeria?

Yes, I-STRATA offers full expatriate relocation services including home-finding, school selection for children, spousal and family support, cultural orientation and integration, expatriate quota management, and CERPAC processing and renewal. We manage the entire relocation process from pre-arrival planning to settling in.

Can I-STRATA help organise investment roundtables and trade missions in Nigeria?

Yes, I-STRATA coordinates trade missions, investment roundtables, conferences, summits, and corporate events. Our track record includes co-organising the Kaduna-Brazil Investment Roundtable, facilitating engagements at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), and operationalising Gombe State's One-Stop Investment Centre.

Flutterwave Acquires Mono for $40M: What This Means for Cross-Border Payments in Africa

By iMedia Editorial Team

Africa's largest fintech has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in a deal worth up to $40 million. Here is what the consolidation means for businesses operating across African markets.

Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company valued at over $3 billion, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued between $25 million and $40 million. The deal represents one of the most significant fintech M&A transactions in African history. Deal Structure Transaction Details Acquirer: Flutterwave (Africa's largest fintech) Target: Mono (Nigerian open banking pioneer) Deal Value: $25-40 million (all-stock) Investor Returns: Up to 20x for...