Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Highlights from the French Week 2024 Startup Conference & Pitch Tournament held in partnership with French Tech Lagos, which showcased groundbreaking ideas, inspiring speakers, and impactful collaborations. The French Consul General, Laurent FAVIER, led the charge for entrepreneurship, opportunities, and the enduring friendship between France and Nigeria. Congratulations once again to EDVES, the #Edutech champion of the pitch tournament, who will attend #Vivatech2025 with the support of Air France and Zenith Bank Plc Thanks once again to the speakers Gilchrist Emeremgini Sonia MAVOUNA Yann Azandegbe Cédric Olivier Fiyinfolu Okedare MBA, CRISC, CISA, ACA, CFE Oluwakemi M. Olajide

In a recent interview at the popular Business Nigeria show by TVC COMMUNICATIONS, President of the Chamber, Guillaume NIARFEIX, discusses the evolving bilateral relations and diplomatic ties between #Nigeria and #France. He highlights how #France has solidified its position as #Nigeria’s leading trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa, with trade volumes reaching $24 billion in the first half of 2024. The conversation touches on critical areas of collaboration, including #energy, #banking, #mining, #healthcare, and #technology transfer. Noteworthy mentions include: -Over 100 French companies operating in #Nigeria, providing 10,000+ direct jobs. -Significant investments by Agence Française de Développement worth €300 million. -The establishment of training centers by French companies to enhance knowledge transfer. -The impact of President Tinubu's state visit to #France, which reinforces strategic partnerships. Watch the full interview via: https://lnkd.in/dRaXktRZ Agence Française de Développement Business France #FranceNigeriaBusinessCouncil TotalEnergies Access Bank Plc Zenith Bank Plc Dangote Industries Limited The Tony Elumelu Foundation Moses Umoru, MBA, ChMC.

The President of the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Guillaume NIARFEIX will this afternoon speak at the popular Business Nigeria show by TVC COMMUNICATIONS, on the implications of the state visit of the President of Nigeria to France and it's implications for Nigeria's bilateral relationship with France. French Treasury in Nigeria

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The DG Moses Umoru, MBA, ChMC. Delivered an address at the Wellmann Group 20th Anniversary Celebration Lecture in Delta state in the Potential of the Diaspora for Nigerias Development

We are pleased to invite you to TRUSTECH 2024 which comes up at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France from 03rd to of 05th December 2024. TRUSTECH Event is the leading International Trade Show for professionals in the digital security sector all around the world. With this event dedicated to trust based technologies which encompasses Payments, Identifications, Connections and Security, participants are afforded the opportunity to explore and discover latest technologies and innovations in the digital world as the world is turning into a global village by the day. With more than 7,960 attendees from over 97 countries, 200 exhibitors and sponsors, 500 Business meetings, 100 international speakers will address issues such as payments, financial services, commerce, identification and data security during the event. Areas with special emphasis and workshops at this year’s event include: Impact of new regulations: latest developments in psd2, open banking & gdpr, Cloud, networks & IoT, Biometrics, Identity& Privacy, Mobile payments & wallets, Cyber risk for industry payment, Crypto trust & currencies, Future of blockchain, Strong identity for strong e-governance. Interested members can fill the form to register their interest; https://lnkd.in/dJm_czHe Promosalons

Enjoy the highlights from the just concluded French week 2024 #Frenchweek2024ng, organized by the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry,  with the strategic endorsement of the French Embassy in Nigeria and the French Consulate in Lagos.                       Thanks to our Noble Sponsors Headline Sponsor: Access Bank Plc Strategic Partners: SPIE Global Services Energy, Schneider Electric Premium Sponsors: Stren & Blan Partners, Zenith Bank Plc, Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, TotalEnergies, CFAO, AELEX, Forvis Mazars in Nigeria, Air France, Bolamark Engineering Limited, JCDecaux, Danone, FanMilk, Coollink.ng, New Energy Services Company Limited, Pernod Ricard, Tincan Island Container Terminal, Africa Global Logistics Gold Sponsors: YOA Insurance Brokers, Bureau Veritas Group, BOURBON Interoil Nigeria Limited, Deloitte, CERBA Silver Sponsors: Anglo Francais, Country Hill Attorneys & Solicitors, International SOS, Jobberman Nigeria, Ize Ukpoma Matebese & Co., West Atlantic Shipyard  , Ample System Projects Limited, AXA Mansard Partners: French Treasury in Nigeria, Business France (Invest in France) France, French Tech Lagos, Lagos Continental  , Vines By Rosa Bordeaux, Alliance Française de Lagos / Mike Adenuga Centre, Nigerian Bottling Company Plc

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A strong case was made yesterday at the #FrenchWeek2024NG Business Forum for advancing the France-Nigeria business relationship. Jointly organized by the Chamber, Business France, the France-Nigeria Business Council, the French Embassy in Nigeria, and the French Consulate in Lagos, the event spotlighted collaborative growth through sustainable investments and strategic partnerships. The forum, chaired by Guillaume NIARFEIX, President of the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, President of the France-Nigeria Business Council, commenced with an engaging address on French economic attractiveness by Laurent FAVIER, French Consul General in Lagos. Vice-President Kashim Shettima conveyed the Nigerian government’s commitment to an enabling business environment, focusing on policy reforms that drive foreign direct investment (#FDI) and sustainable growth. Represented by Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, Technical Adviser to the President on FDI, the Vice President emphasized reforms in the new tax bill aimed at poverty alleviation and targeted reinvestment of regional proceeds. Notably, H.E. marc fonbaustier, French Ambassador to Nigeria, closed the session alongside members of the France Nigeria Business Council, underlining the significance of the upcoming state visit by President Bola Tinubu to #France as an occasion to scale up bilateral trade, investment, and innovation. Ambassador Fonbaustier highlighted Nigeria’s opportunities beyond oil, particularly in tech, agriculture, and the creative industries, enhanced by recent macroeconomic reforms for currency stability and public finance sustainability. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State Government, represented by Commissioner Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, outlined three priority investment areas for French companies: renewable energy, agribusiness, and digital innovation. He underscored that French expertise in clean energy and technology could play a vital role in Lagos’s vision as a leading African tech hub, boosting digital infrastructure, tech education, and local skill development. The event showcased the robust potential of France-Nigeria business ties to create meaningful, high-impact investments that support mutual growth and sustainable development. #FrenchWeek2024NG #France #Nigeria #Investments