Explore Nigeria:
Your Gateway to Africa’s Business Opportunities
Join a curated business exploration trip from April 29 to May 4, 2025, designed for international founders, operators, and investors to experience Nigeria's vibrant market firsthand.

Discover the Future of Business in Africa
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and innovation hub, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and investment. This April, we'll take you on an exclusive business exploration trip for entrepreneurs and investors looking to do business in the region.
From connecting with key stakeholders to gaining actionable insights into the Nigerian market, this trip is your ultimate guide to navigating and thriving in one of the world’s most dynamic economies.
What You’ll Experience

Curated Itinerary
A well-planned agenda featuring:
Meetings with government officials, industry leaders, and potential collaborators.
Tours of thriving business hubs and innovative ecosystems.
Networking events with local and international stakeholders.

Business Support
Visa Processing: Seamless support to secure your travel documents.
Business Registration: Guidance to set up your operations in Nigeria.
Market Insights: Expert advice on navigating the Nigerian and broader African markets.

Cultural Immersion
Experience Nigeria’s rich heritage and culture through curated tours, local cuisine, and community engagements.

Itana opened my eyes to Africa’s untapped talent. Partnering with Itana has made
Alpha more competitive and efficient, and positioned us for sustainable growth.
It’s one of the smartest moves we’ve made.
Bradford Cross
CEO, Alpha







Why Join This Trip?

Unparalleled Access: Meet the people shaping Nigeria’s business landscape, and influencing policies across Africa.

Tailored Opportunities: Explore partnerships and investment avenues aligned with your goals.

Expert Support: Enjoy end-to-end assistance from Itana, the trusted partner for doing business in Africa.
Who Should Attend?
This trip is designed for:

Founders and operators seeking market entry in Africa.

Investors exploring new opportunities in a high-growth region.

Entrepreneurs looking to expand and scale their operations.


HOW WILL YOU SPEND THE TRIP?
Itinerary preview
You'll land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos ready for a week of eye-opening and exciting experiences.
Personalised concierge service with shuttle buses, cars, and security detail will be waiting to take you to the hotel where you'll get a welcome pack.
Connect with fellow explorers, and meet with industry stakeholders from the government, banking industry, founders, investors, and VCs
A full day of excursions city developments including the proposed Itana District, the newly built Dangote Refinery and prestigious Lagos Business School, ending with dinner by Lakowe Lakes.
Join the trip to see the rest of the itinerary including attending a demo day/investor pitch, visit to unicorn company HQs, and partying in Lagos, Detty December style.
Many ways to join the trip

Visa? Hotel? Meals? We’ve got you covered from start to finish. This is the complete VIP experience, including fast-tracked visa processing, 5 nights accommodation, transport, meals, and exclusive access to every event, tour, and mixer. You show up—we handle the rest.
Let us take care of your stay! This includes 5 nights in a boutique hotel, transportation, meals, and access to all our events and mixers.
You’re handling your accommodation and you don’t need visa support, but you want in on everything else. This gets you full access to events and transport.
If you’re already a DR but want more? This adds live access to key events—like the networking and mixer sessions, as well as high-stakeholder roundtable discussions. It’s your IRL upgrade!
Perfect for existing Itana DRs who are happy to join other explorers during the week at the summit, conference, and Lagos party.
Common Questions
Don't worry, we got you. Here are some answers for your questions.
We handle everything from visa processing to airport pickup, providing security detail, facilitating meetings with stakeholders, and everything in-between to ensure a seamless experience.
No, this trip is open to anyone exploring opportunities in Nigeria, whether or not you already have a business registered.
Yes, the trip costs $2,100 and will cover visa processing, accommodation, local transportation, event activities, and other services.
Please note: Flights will not be covered and will be handled individually by participants.
Yes! You can make a part payment of $1,000 to reserve a slot on the trip. The remaining $1,100 must be paid 1 week before the trip commences.
It is scheduled for late-April. The exact date will be communicated.
Join the trip today!
Spaces are limited. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore Africa's vibrant market with ambitious founders and innovators.