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Export Process-Flow For Agricultural/Other Commodities

1. Register a limited liability company. πŸ‘‡πŸΌ 2. Register with the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to become a licenced exporter. πŸ‘‡πŸΌ 3. Get finance ready, source for buyers, negotiate sales contract with them and get an export order/running export order. πŸ‘‡πŸΌ 4. Source for export goods, clean and package them neatly. Forward a proforma-invoice to the buyer. The buyer acknowledges it and ask you to ship. πŸ‘‡πŸΌ 5 Get the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Services (NASQ) to inspect your export goods and get certification for that. πŸ‘‡πŸΌ 6. Proceed to the bank, verify the buyers L/C. Also at the bank you will complete and register form NXP with an authorized dealer (Commercial bank). Payment for NESS charges. πŸ‘‡πŸΌ 7. NESS inspection (pre-shipment inspection under NESS by government appointed inspection agent. Certificate of Clean Inspection (CCI) is issued. πŸ‘‡πŸΌ 8. Identify a carrier e.g. (MAERSK-line) Load and Move goods in container to the sea port for customs in...

How To Start Charcoal Export From Nigeria To International Buyers

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The gradual global shift from the mass distribution of oil products has opened up opportunities in several other energy sectors. This trend has set a pace for the widespread demand of cheaper energy sources for households and communities. Since the cost of kerosene, diesel and petrol still carry high market figures, Africans and many other countries seek cheaper alternatives. One lucrative source of cheaper alternative is charcoal and this has given rise to a large charcoal export industry. Charcoal provides a low-cost method of cooking for local communities around the developing part of the world. Most of the locals living in these small communities cannot afford to use cooking gas, kerosene, or even electric cookers with the absence of electricity. As a result of this, Charcoal alternative represents more than 80% of the total energy used in preparing household meals in Africa. With a large charcoal market existing in Europe, America, & Asia, its global worth continues...