denmark-nigeria business forum


The purpose of Denmark-Nigeria Business Forum   is to facilitate networking and  encourage  information sharing between  Danish and Nigeria companies and individuals.

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denmark-nigeria business forum

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denmark-nigeria business forum

Denmark-Nigeria Business Forum was founded by a consortium of Danish investors and companies who after careful deliberations elected  Stig Nielsen The  Chairman of The Board of DNBF in 2021, and Samuel Eze  Secretary- General of DNBF.

about us

DENMARK-NIGERIA BUSINESS FORUM
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welcome...

DNBF is an Independent, non-profit network organisation. It was founded by a consortium of Danish entrepreneurs and companies doing business in Nigeria with the sole aim of enhancing business cooperation between Denmark and Nigeria .

denmark-nigeria business forum ..
  •  PARTNERSHIPS
  •  PROFESSIONALS
  • CONNECTIONS
  • FACILITATIONS
  • DIPLOMATIC ACCESS
  • INFORMATION
  • BUSINESS KNOW HOW

our goal

Our goal is to help facilitate information sharing between our members and to open doors of business opportunities for economic growth that would otherwise be difficult without our participation.

our mission
It’s our strive to be a facilitator for our members and to harmonise existing relationships through diplomacy

denmark-nigeria business forum, COMMUNITY...

In DNBF our aim is to enhance  cooperation between our members and solidify relationships across continents

 
more than 100 members, organisations & individuals
contact to nearly 260 professionals
scandinavian only nigeria BUSINESS COMMUNITY

services

OUR BUSINESS 

DNBF provides the frame work and channels to harmonise cooperation for business establishment in Nigeria.Business intelligence, market analysis and human capital development.


business community

Our community offers  social engagements such as, seminars, workshops and round table discussions to encourage public participation. We consult with public agencies and governments.

DENMARK-NIGERIA BUSINESS FORUM

SEMINAR AT NIGERIA PAVILION DURING GO-GLOBAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE  KOLDING, DENMARK

satellite community

Navigating difficult situations in harsh business environments can be frustrating without the needed professional, technical support such as but not particular to  the Denmark-Nigeria Business environment. Which is why we encourage satellite community through diplomacy.
  • Internet 
  • DPR
  • Legalisation
  • Oil & Gas
  • Tax regime
  • Legislature
  • Security



media events

Our events include high level briefings , annual general meetings  and seminars. 

stay connected with latest news

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danish insights-opportunities

If you wish to engage in business in Nigeria as in sub - Sahara Africa in general setting up a solid value chain are necessary in order to do successfull business in Nigeria

Retail growth requires

Primary production and strong value chains
Professional & efficient
( genetics, stables, planning, management, processing technology, technical know how)
 Logistics & food safety
Business partners & financing

portfolio

Nigeria households are undergoing a major transition period as the rural population are now moving to the cities in search of new opportunities. Therefore, it’s essential to increase primary productivity in education, logistics and non oil sectors .

country facts

In the long-term, the Nigeria GDP is projected to trend around 360.00 USD Billion in 2021 and 450.00 USD Billion in 2022, according to our econometric models. The non oil sector (90% of the economy) has a strong focus on enabling growth in the banking, retail , education & horoeka sectors of the economy.

the one stop investment center

The Danish Trade Council is a governmental export and investment promotion organization under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. The organisation comprises all governmental activities designed to promote Danish export and foreign investment in Denmark under one roof. In Nigeria, the Trade Council is based in Lagos.

The One Stop Investment Centre, provides investment facilitation services, reduce time required to process regulatory approvals and permits and assist with information and requirements from incorporation to expansion.

 


Per christensen


“Good to see that the Danish Nigerian activities in Denmark are underway.  There is definitely a need for more attention to the opportunities that exist in Nigeria. ”




INVEST-IN-NIGERIA summit 2022, copenhagen,denmark

Invest in Nigeria Summit is coming up in autumn of 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  Last date of registration is August 31,2022. Date: November 1-3, 2022
Fee:  DKK-2.000,- for corporate
Fee: DKK-500,- for individuals






Travel advisory

In conjunction with The Royal Danish embassy in Abuja we offer travel advisory and security services while in Nigeria. We understand the people, the terrain and culture of the people which has made DNBF have ACCESS.

dnbf network

DNBF enhance networking through seminars, workshops and we encourage our members to make use of this open windows to harvest opportunities via our executive channels.

the OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

welcome to dnbf

I would love to welcome you to DNBF, we are your partner. We help  facilitate connections to make our members do their business with ease. DNBF is a network of professionals, experts and business executives who break boundaries with excellence. I am profoundly delighted to be a part of their success.

" DNBF is built on mutual friendship of ideas and knowledge sharing."

Steen Thorsen

Stig nielsen

CHAIRMAN, DENMARK-NIGERIA BUSINESS FORUM

samuel eze
Secrectary-General

Samuel is a Danish-Nigerian  technocrat before his election in DNBF. He is country representative in Denmark for  Nigeria investment Group since December 2009.  Among  other things Samuel has worked for ISS FACILITY SERVICE A/S as a customer service manager and Business development manager for SCANDINAVIAN BABY PRODUCTS , which exports baby care products to African countries including Nigeria. Today, he is the Founder of LAGOS BIZ LTD that offers business advice and support about  legal services to mostly Scandinavian companies regarding market entry, company establishments and operations in Nigeria. 

Maya Larsen
Marketing assistant

Maya  is the newest member of the DNBF-team having started at the beginning of 2021.  Maya’s interest in Danish -Nigerian relations comes from having lived in Nigeria for 10 years together with her children and husband who happens to be from Nigeria.

carsten Møller
Communications & Project Assistant

Carsten joined DNBF in 2021 as student  Assistant of  African Studies from University of Copenhagen. During his studies, he focused on international and cross-cultural communication as well as Danish-Nigerian business.

    OBSERVATORY STATUS 


HIS EXCELLENCY
AMBASSADOR.B.B. HAMMAN
THE AMBASSADOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA TO SWEDEN, DENMARK, FINLAND AND NORWAY .

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Membership

Please fill out the membership application form below.

All applications to Denmark-Nigeria Business Forum will be subject to review.

XXL COMPANY Membership

dk 20.000/annually

  • Invitation to high level delegation meetings
  • High level diplomatic  access 
  • Induction on DNBF website
  • Veto 
  • Business Briefs



MEDIUM  COMPANY- Membership

dk 10.000/annually

  • Invitation to high level delegation meetings 
  • High level diplomatic access
  • Induction on DNBF website
  • Veto
  • Business Briefs

private Membership

dk 2.000/annually

  • Invitation to DNBF events
  • Technical support
  • Professional support 
  • On the ground assistance in Nigeria
  • Newsletters