Explore official Nigerian government departments and portals for foreign affairs, mining and steel development, industry, trade, investment, trademarks, patents and industrial designs.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Diplomacy • Foreign Policy • International Relations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for Nigeria’s international relations and diplomatic affairs. It represents Nigeria’s interests abroad, coordinates the country’s diplomatic missions, and works on matters including foreign policy, international cooperation, consular affairs, and relations with other countries.
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Foreign affairs and diplomatic matters
Nigeria’s international relations
Information relating to Nigerian diplomatic missions abroad
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development is responsible for Nigeria’s mining and mineral resources sector, including the development and regulation of the country’s solid minerals and steel industries. Its official portal provides access to information and online services relating to mining licences, permits, certificates and other applications.
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Mining and mineral resources
Mining licences, permits and certificates
Mineral information and resources
Mining-sector investment information
Steel development and related sector information
Mining regulations, guidelines and industry resources
The Intellectual Property Office Nigeria, under the Commercial Law Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, is responsible for the registration and protection of trademarks, patents and industrial designs in Nigeria. Its digital platform allows individuals, businesses and innovators to file applications, manage intellectual property rights and access related resources.
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Trademark registration and protection
Patent applications and protection
Industrial design registration
Renewal and management of intellectual property rights
Intellectual property publications, resources and guidelines
