Over 25 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from London visited Nigeria to explore trade and investment opportunities in key sectors including fintech, sustainability, and enterprise technology. The visit formed part of a trade mission led by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, aimed at strengthening ties between SMEs in both regions.
The participating businesses, many of which are innovative startups, engaged with Nigerian entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials to foster business partnerships and unlock new markets. The initiative was supported by London & Partners, the Mayor’s official business agency, and coordinated by the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.
The London SME delegation included companies like Chekkit, Deepsearch Labs, iWarranty, The Washing Machine Project, and SaaScada—firms offering scalable solutions in technology, green energy, and digital finance. Their interest signals growing confidence in Nigeria’s SME ecosystem and the country’s role as a gateway to Africa’s expanding markets.
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Mayor Khan described the visit as a historic opportunity to promote collaboration in innovation, tech, education, and sustainability. He emphasized that African markets like Nigeria are critical to the future of global trade and called for stronger SME-led partnerships.
British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter reaffirmed the UK’s support for SME growth in Nigeria, noting that the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership aims to create inclusive opportunities for entrepreneurs on both sides.
Following the Nigeria stop, the delegation will continue to Ghana and South Africa, further promoting UK-African SME cooperation for shared economic development.
