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LAGOS AND IT'S BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Entrepreneurs looking to do business in Lagos, Nigeria and especially those who have never done business in the African continent before, will certainly have to prepare themselves for some unique challenges; Although great strides have been made within the corporate world in Nigeria – one of the most oil-rich countries in the world.

Lagos state has the highest number of small and medium enterprises (11,663) and recording the highest number of micro enterprises (3,224,324). Some online resource stated that a tremendous amount of business does get done in Lagos and jaded or pessimistic views about the country are not always well deserved. Nevertheless, doing business in Lagos is challenging, as illustrated by numerous international business surveys.

In 2015, Lagos reduced several of it's fees and removed the requirement to file an affidavit with the high court before being able to conduct a property title search. It also increased transparency by publishing fee schedules online as well as the list of steps an entrepreneur must undergo to transfer a property title. State authorities also introduced an independent mechanism to file complaints.

Starting a business is fastest in FCT Abuja and Lagos, where it takes 10 days, according to the Sub-national report of 2019.

Fast facts
Business language

In a country that claims many different ethnic groups and dialects, English has emerged as the de facto language of business in Lagos.

Greeting

Extended, warm handshakes are the traditional greeting among men. However, for women, since Nigeria has a large Muslim population and observant men are forbidden from shaking hands with women, a safe, traditional greeting would be for a man to bow his head slightly when introduced.

Gifts

There is no standard practice for gift giving in Lagos. However, if receiving a gift, be sure to reciprocate.

Gender equality

Lagos remains a patriarchal society, with traditional roles for men and women largely adhered to. However, there are plenty of opportunities for women and many women can be found in senior positions within both the corporate and political sphere. A vivid example is Emem Usen, CEO of 25th and Staffing, Sola David-Borha CEO, Africa, Standard Bank Group, Adebola Adesola CEO, Standard Chartered, Folorunsho Alakija - Deputy Chair, Famfa Oil, and Ibukun Awosika Chair, First Bank Nigeria.

Business culture in Nigeria

Business culture in Lagos is subject to several variable forces; over 250 different ethnic groups co-exist in the country and many foreign-owned multinationals have operations there. Business etiquette, therefore, demands that expats remain flexible and willing to improvise. Since it is vital to cement a working business relationship with associates, be prepared to be patient and to wait for this trust to develop before diving into the nuts and bolts of business discussions. For this reason, business meetings in Lagos are very social occasions, providing the framework for the creation of solid interpersonal connections.

Management style The management style typically found in Lagos is extremely hierarchical. The boss – invariably male, and almost always of an older generation – will expect and will receive respect from all those working beneath him and will never be publicly criticized. However, this does not necessarily mean that all decisions are made from the top down; business relationships are extremely important in Lagos and, often, compromises can be reached.

Attitude to foreigners Lagosians are famously friendly and hospitable people who take a genuine interest in the lives and experiences of foreigners. If one tries to get to know the locals, this friendliness will be repaid tenfold.

Bribery and corruption Perhaps more than any other country in Africa, Nigeria as a country has a horrendous reputation for bribery and corruption. These are systemic problems, observable from the highest levels of government to the lowest level of street sales. It is unfortunate, though unavoidable, that expats will experience this corruption in some form or another while living and working here. Forming connections with prominent ministers and governors is essential for those wanting to be successful at a business in Nigeria. Although not advocated, it’s an unfortunate reality that many companies have a very wide margin written into their budgets for bribes, given not just to legislators and decision-makers but also to their assistants, and often security guards and even receptionists.

Do's and Don'ts in business


 * 1) Do remember that bribery, corruption, favoritism, and nepotism are still unfortunate realities of doing business in Nigeria.
 * 2) Do be willing to improvise, and to make a real effort at getting to know Nigerian colleagues.
 * 3) Do try to remain patient and calm in all situations.
 * 4) Don’t disrespect elders or those in higher positions of authority.
 * 5) Don’t criticize colleagues in public – rather have a private word with them, if necessary.
 * 6) Don’t fall into the habit of thinking about or interacting with all Nigerians in the same way. Lagos is an incredibly diverse city, and expats should try to familiarize themselves with the act of dealing with different ethnic groups.

QUICK NOTES
 * 1) According to Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics, the unemployment rate in 2017 was 18.8%.
 * 2) A revised CAMA regulation is currently awaiting approval by the House of Representatives of Nigeria.
 * 3) Form CAC 1.1 is a new form that consolidates several earlier forms (CAC 2, 2.1, 4 and 7) into a single incorporation form for registration of companies. It was introduced in March 2017.
 * 4) The stamp duty is assessed at 0.07% of total share capital, while the CAC incorporation fee is assessed as follows: NGN 10,000 ($45) for the first NGN 1 million ($4,542) of share capital being incorporated and NGN 5,000 ($23) for each subsequent million. In the case of the stamp duty, there is an extra cost of NGN 1,000 ($4.50) for two extras stamped copies of the memorandum and articles of association.

References:
 * https://www.25thandstaffing.com/team
 * https://www.wikipedia.com
 * https://www.theafricaceoforum.com/en/ressources/exclusive-list-50-influential-women-in-business/
 * http://www.lionessesofafrica.com/blog/2016/8/10/meet-41-nigerian-women-entrepreneurs-putting-the-country-on-the-global-business-map
 * http://www.doingbusiness.org/content/dam/doingBusiness/media/Subnational-Reports/DB_in_Nigeria_2018_w-bookmarks.pdf
 * https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/ease-of-doing-business-kaduna-enugu-lagos-abia-anambra-top-reformed-states-in-2018/
 * https://www.25thandstaffing.com/blog/
 * http://www.enterprisesurveys.org, World Bank. 2014. Enterprise Surveys, data for Nigeria.

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Hello, Oldman111. It has been over six months since you last edited the Articles for Creation submission or draft page you started, User:Oldman111/sandbox.

In accordance with our policy that Wikipedia is not for the indefinite hosting of material deemed unsuitable for the encyclopedia mainspace, the draft has been deleted. If you plan on working on it further and you wish to retrieve it, you can request its undeletion by following the instructions at this link. An administrator will, in most cases, restore the submission so you can continue to work on it. —&thinsp;JJMC89&thinsp; (T·C) 07:07, 14 April 2020 (UTC)