Many Nigerian businesses want to earn in dollars, pounds, and euros ? but only a few are truly ready for global markets.
Before you send your first product outside the country, there is one document that determines whether your business will scale internationally or get blocked:
The Export License.
Without it:
? Banks won?t process your export payments
? Customs will not clear your shipment
? You cannot access export grants or incentives
? Importers abroad will not sign long-term supply contracts
? Your goods risk seizure at the port
You may have great products, but international trade requires structure.
Securing your Export License now prepares your business for global opportunities later.
If you're serious about scaling beyond Nigeria, start laying the compliance foundation today ? not when an opportunity comes and it's too late.
If you need help setting up your export documentation properly, I?m available to guide you.
WHY THIS MATTERS:
Most SMEs want to grow, but fewer understand that international trade is 100% compliance-driven.
A single license determines whether your business can:
access the global market
receive international payments
build trust with foreign partners
qualify for export incentives
Helping business owners understand this gives them clarity, confidence, and growth direction.
OLABJO TIPS FOR TODAY
Register your business properly ? export license requires CAC registration.
Make sure your TIN and TaxProMax profile are active.
Document your products clearly (nature, packaging, value).