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OVER 15 foreign countries have already signified interest to participate in this year’s edition of Lagos International Trade Fair, against 14 that took part last year. According to the chamber in a media statement signed by the Public Relations Manager of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), organizers of the fair, Tope Oluwaleye, the Chamber has concluded plans for Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings between indigenous and foreign exhibitors seeking trade opportunities and partnerships at this year’s Lagos International Trade Fair, which runs from November 2nd to 11th at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in the heart of Lagos. This, he said, was in line with the theme of the 2012 Fair: “Promoting Trade for Sustainable Economic Transformation” and renewed drive by the government as well as sundry interest groups to showcase and promote potentials in the Nigerian economy. He explained: “LCCI decided to shift the venue of the fair, tagged ‘The Biggest and the Bes...

Having heard of the acceptance of Indonesian products in Nigeria, based on the successful market entry of Indomie instant noodles and Nutri-C flavored drinks, (both market leaders in their sub-sectors), Indonesian companies are coming in droves. Sixteen Indonesian companies have arrived in Lagos to participate in the Lagos International Trade Fair, 2009 edition. We wish them good luck! In the picture, Biotama's Anthony talks to Fidelis Olise, Fitzel Consulting