The SA-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce was launched during May 2005, at the Michelangelo hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. This prestigious event attracted more than 150 business-people.

The SA-NCC is a non-profit organization created for the promotion, facilitation and assistance of Nigeria-related business. The initiative has the support of the Nigerian High Commission, among other agencies. Companies driving the initiative include KPMG, Standard Bank of South Africa, MTN, Phillips Consulting, Nampak and First Bank of Nigeria.

Nigeria represents a major business opportunity but has also proved to be one of the most challenging countries in Africa in which to conduct business. The Chamber assists South African businesses to access this market and helps them to understand and adapt to Nigeria's rules and culture, which are very different from South Africa's.

The chamber has regular breakfasts (see Events) at which topics that may be of interest to business people, such as customs regulations, challenges of doing business, new opportunities, sector information and the South Africa-Nigeria relationship, are discussed. Speakers include officials and specialists from institutions and organisations doing business in Nigeria.

The Chamber is a valuable source of information on the Nigerian laws and regulations and our network is a unique reservoir of Nigeria-related business knowledge and practical advice. We also have a tie up with the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce in Lagos to allow our members to make use of their local expertise and networking opportunities with their 200-plus members.

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