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Professional Development

Workshops & Professional Training

Practical, industry-led workshops that keep professionals updated with modern international trade practices — from beginners to seasoned executives.

7+
Workshop Tracks
 
35+
Years of Training
 
100%
Practical Focus

CIECOBON’s workshop programme is built for one purpose: to put practical, usable knowledge directly into the hands of people working in Nigeria’s export and commodity trade ecosystem.

Each workshop is facilitated by seasoned professionals, industry veterans, and world bank consultants, bringing real-world experience into every session.

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Targeted & Practical
No fluff — every session is built around real trade challenges
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Expert Facilitators
Seasoned professionals & world bank consultants
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Certificate of Attendance
Recognised professional development credential

Our Workshop Catalogue

Workshop Tracks

Select a workshop below to learn more or nominate a participant.

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Beginner Level

Export Business for Beginners

A foundational workshop for individuals and business owners who want to break into export trade. Covers the complete export cycle — from identifying exportable products and market research, to documentation, pricing, and receiving international payments.

Export Procedures Market Research International Payments
👥 All levels welcome
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Agro-Allied Sector

Agro-Commodity Export

Specialised training on the exportation of agro-allied commodities — grading, packaging, quality standards, rejection prevention, and connecting with international buyers. Addresses the specific challenges of getting Nigerian agricultural products accepted in global markets.

Commodity Grading Quality Standards Rejection Prevention
🌿 Farmers & agro-traders
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Finance & FX

Foreign Trade & Exchange Administration

Practical guidance on managing foreign exchange in export transactions — covering CBN regulations, forex repatriation, trade finance instruments (Letters of Credit, Bills for Collection), and managing currency risk in international trade.

Forex Repatriation Letters of Credit CBN Compliance
🏦 Bankers & trade officers
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Operations

Export Documentation

A deep-dive into the full suite of export documents — commercial invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, Form NXP, NAFDAC certificates, SON standards, and customs documentation. Eliminates errors that cause costly delays and port rejections.

Bill of Lading Form NXP Customs Docs
📂 Export officers & managers
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Logistics & Customs

Clearing and Forwarding

Comprehensive training on clearing and forwarding practices in Nigeria — understanding Nigeria Customs Service procedures, ASYCUDA system, tariff classification, duty calculations, and how to navigate port operations efficiently for both import and export cargo.

Customs Procedures Tariff Classification ASYCUDA
⚓ Freight & clearing agents
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Business Growth

Entrepreneurship Development

Equips aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with the tools to build and scale export-oriented businesses. Covers business planning, startup funding, enterprise management, financial controls, leadership, accountability, and developing a profitable export model from scratch.

Business Planning Startup Funding Financial Controls
🧑‍💼 Entrepreneurs & SMEs
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Maritime & Ports

Port and Terminal Management

A specialised workshop on the effective management of Nigeria’s ports and terminals — covering cargo handling, berth management, terminal operations, port authority regulations, concession frameworks, and strategies for reducing port congestion and dwell times.

Cargo Handling Terminal Ops NPA Regulations
🏗️ Port operators & maritime staff

Why Attend a CIECOBON Workshop?

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Expert-Led Sessions

Facilitated by seasoned professionals, industry veterans, and world bank consultants with decades of hands-on trade experience.

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Always Up to Date

Workshop content is regularly updated to reflect current CBN policies, NCS regulations, and international trade developments.

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Industry Networking

Connect with fellow professionals, exporters, commodity brokers, and government agency representatives in the room.

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Certificate of Attendance

Every participant receives a CIECOBON Certificate of Attendance — a recognised professional development credential.

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