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.

Four Priority Sectors Driving Nigeria's 2026 Investment Agenda

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has identified four priority sectors for 2026. Here is where the government is focusing incentives and where foreign investors should look.

The Four Priority Sectors

1. Manufacturing

Focus Areas: Automotive assembly, pharmaceuticals, textiles, food processing

Key Incentive: Pioneer Status (3-5 year tax holiday)

Target: Reduce import dependency by 40% by 2030

Special Economic Zones in Lagos, Kano, and Calabar offer additional benefits

2. Agriculture and Agro-Processing

Focus Areas: Cashew processing, cocoa value-addition, rice milling, poultry

Key Incentive: Zero import duty on agricultural equipment

Target: $10 billion annual agricultural exports by 2028

Nigeria is the worlds largest cashew producer but processes less than 10% domestically

3. Technology and Digital Services

Focus Areas: Fintech, software development, data centers, digital infrastructure

Key Incentive: Reduced withholding tax on tech services

Target: Position Nigeria as Africas leading tech hub

Lagos is already home to 5 of Africas 7 unicorn startups

4. Renewable Energy

Focus Areas: Solar manufacturing, mini-grids, battery storage, green hydrogen

Key Incentive: Capital allowance acceleration plus carbon credit eligibility

Target: 30% renewable energy by 2030

$30 billion climate finance target creates massive opportunities

Investment Facilitation

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has streamlined the investment approval process. Key improvements include online application portal for all investment approvals, 30-day maximum processing time for standard applications, dedicated relationship managers for investments above $10 million, and a one-stop investment center in Abuja.

2025 Performance

NIPC facilitated $9.88 billion in investment commitments in 2025, creating over 5,000 direct jobs. The manufacturing sector attracted the largest share at 42%, followed by technology at 28%.

I-STRATA Advisory

We help foreign investors navigate sector-specific regulations, connect with local partners, and access government incentives. Our team has direct relationships with NIPC and relevant ministry officials.