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THE U.S. MARKET

The United States Commercial Service (CS) is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade
Administration. The U.S. Commercial Service office in Nigeria is located at the American Consulate General office in Lagos. We are
available to assist you in finding U.S. manufacturers, partners and suppliers of the goods and services that you are seeking. Whether
you are planning a one-off purchase or to establish a long term business relationship with a U.S. firm, we will be happy to make that
happen for you! The Networking with USA (NUSA) program is the keystone for Nigerian businesses aspiring to take advantage of
our services.
Following are steps for NUSA registration:

Understanding the NUSA Program and categories

The Networking with USA (NUSA) program serves as an interface between the Nigerian business community and the U.S.
market. By registering with NUSA, the U.S. Commercial Service can help Nigerian businesses identify and connect with
American exporters and manufacturers. There are two membership categories:
Basic Membership (N53,000:00) and Enhanced Membership (N79,000:00).
NUSA Basic registration is geared towards verifying a Nigerian company’s corporate identify and its operations. Under the
Basic NUSA registration, we gather ‘basic information and knowledge’ about the Nigerian company. Our Enhanced NUSA
Registration is mostly used by Nigerian companies interested to execute transactions, establish business relations (MOU,
Joint Venture partnerships, Distributorship/Agency Agreement, etc.…) with their U.S. counterparts. So we will, in addition
to all the process for Basic membership, look at the Nigerian company’s 3-year trading and banking references and audited
account and check their management structure, profile of directors, shareholders/equity, solicitors, transactions etc.

Payment for NUSA Membership NUSA Membership Certification

If interested, please make payment Upon completion of all necessary checks and
at any branch of UBA nationwide or confirmation of incorporation documents, evidence
use guidance for direct payment of business operation, etc., certificate and/or letter
transfer using account details of NUSA membership will be issued to qualifying
provided. Indicate NUSA candidates.
registration in the remarks.
Major Membership Benefits
• A dedicated Commercial Specialist for personalized -
Fill Online Application Form trade-related assistance & counseling.
After choice of registration type and • Invitation to participate in official Nigerian delegations
payment has been made, proceed to local & U.S. trade events.
to fill the online application form at: • Invitation to participate in matchmaking events and
www.buyUSA.gov/nigeria introductory engagements with U.S. companies.
Select >> Services for Nigerian • Access to our professional service providers platform -
companies >> an Online business promotion via U.S. Commercial
Register with us… Service website.
• Newsletters, events updates and notifications, etc.
Business Verification
NUSA Membership Renewal
Once application form is submitted,
CS Nigeria officials or vendors will Membership registration is valid for 1½ years (18
vet applicants by visiting to confirm months) at a time. Upon expiration, companies are
business location, documentation expected to renew by paying and filling Online form
and function. Other checks would again. Verification visit and background checks will also
include CAC, bank, etc. be repeated to capture any updates and changes.
For more information about NUSA, please contact:
Ambrose Thomas >> Ambrose.Thomas@trade.gov >> (01-4603749) OR Rasheed Issa >> Rasheed.Issa@trade.gov >> (01-4603557)
www.buyUSA.gov/nigeria
Please note that this is not a visa facilitation service. The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion agency of the
U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Clients interested in U.S. travel visas will apply to the consular unit and be interviewed accordingly.