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Blog
See all posts →Subsea components manufacturing in Nigeria
Local content rules now require a share of subsea hardware to be fabricated in-country. Here is what that means for manufacturers entering the market.
2024-05-20Offshore emergency response requirements for operators in Nigeria
Every offshore operator in Nigerian waters needs an approved emergency response plan on file with NIMASA before drilling begins. Here is what that plan needs to include.
2024-07-02A market entry guide for companies entering African markets
Registration, banking, and local representation take longer than most foreign companies plan for. Here is a realistic sequence and timeline.
Reports
See all reports →Nigeria oil & gas market entry report
Regulatory bodies, licensing routes, local content requirements, and the main players in Nigeria's upstream and midstream oil and gas sector, current as of the report's publication date.
East Africa technology market report
Market size, funding activity, and regulatory environment for technology companies across Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
Industry reports
Sector-specific reports covering market structure, major players, and entry routes, currently available for oil and gas and for technology, with mining and agriculture reports planned.
Templates
See all templates →RFQ template pack
Five request-for-quotation templates covering goods, services, construction, logistics, and equipment leasing, formatted for use with African suppliers.
NDA template for West Africa engagements
A mutual non-disclosure agreement drafted for cross-border engagements with Nigerian and Ghanaian counterparties.
Procurement templates bundle
The RFQ template pack, distributor agreement templates, and procurement risk assessment template, bundled at a lower combined price than buying each separately.
Checklists
See all checklists →Supplier due diligence checklist
A 20-point checklist for verifying a new supplier before signing, registration, physical presence, references, and document red flags.
Market entry readiness checklist
The questions to answer before committing budget to a new African market: registration requirements, tax exposure, banking, and local representation.
Recommended tools
See all tools →CRM software for a lean consulting or advisory business
HubSpot, Zoho CRM, and Salesforce Essentials, compared for a small team that needs pipeline tracking without a dedicated CRM administrator.
02E-signature software for cross-border agreements
DocuSign, Dropbox Sign, and PandaDoc, compared for signing NDAs, RFQs, and distributor agreements across time zones.
03Workflow automation software for connecting business tools
Zapier, Make, and n8n, compared for connecting a form tool, CRM, and email platform without custom code.
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