The PDF resource centre gathers resources from across the programme, sharing information and knowledge on its unique approach. Use the search and filter buttons below to easily sort the full set of resources and find those of interest to you.
Tackling Access to Finance: The Potential of Franchising in Nigeria
This study provides information on the current state of franchising in Nigeria, with such details as the popularity of the model and how the local/ international franchise brands operating in the country have progressed. It also points out the limiting factors, state of enabling laws and possible solutions to identified lapses.
Diversification and Non-Oil Export Opportunities for Nigeria States Post-COVID19
This report presents a market analysis of the 22 identified products of the Zero-oil initiative providing a comprehensive analysis on the export potentials, key markets, existing value chain, and quality requirements of six (6) key products namely; Soya, sugar, rubber, leather, cocoa beans, and ginder.
Nigerian Ports Authority concessions and Joint Venture Agreements: final report
This report focuses on the challenges affecting the operation of Nigerian ports since the post-concession era/programme of 2006, and strategically reviews how well concessions have improved the performance of the ports system.
AfCFTA Ratification Study
This study was commissioned by the PDF Bridge Programme with a specific term of reference for use by the Beneficiary, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI). It is expected that this report will provide current and actionable recommendations that will support FMITI on the AfCFTA ratification process and enhance its preparedness for implementation.
Feasibility Study on Oyo State Border Crossing in Saki West
This is the report from a feasibility study conducted on the possibility of constructing a border post and associated infrastructure at Saki West, Oyo State. Conducted in 2012 and funded by FCDO Nigeria Policy Development Facility (FCDO-PDF).
Ekiti State Private Sector Study Report – Part 1 & 2
This is an assessment of the Ekiti State 8-point agenda conducted in 2011 with the support of FCDO (formerly DFID).
Made in Aba Cluster Mapping Report
This study was carried out in 2018 and documents the factors and unique characteristics that led to the formation, growth, and relative success of the Aba cluster and gives clarity on the constraints businesses in the cluster face. Contained in this report are recommendations for increasing productivity in the cluster and in Nigeria in general using Aba as a case study. The information contained in this report will be of use to both private and public sector organizations seeking to contribute to the growth of the Aba garment and leather goods clusters.
Analysis of Potentials of Nigeria’s Services Sector for Economic Diversification, Employment, and Foreign Trade
Africa’s contribution to global trade in services is little with slow growth despite rapid globalisation and liberalisation. The continent’s intra – African trade in services is also relatively little. Nigeria’s services sector contribution to its GDP is huge, representing 55.8 per cent in 2017. It recorded a growth rate of 1.83percent in 2018. Hence, the services sector possesses the immense potential to promote diversification, employment, and growth, even without a current holistic services sector policy. This study specifically mapped and profiled key services sectors; reviewed domestic regulations relating to services; estimated the current and future potentials for export, and provided associated recommendations.
Strategic framework and implementation plan on MSME re-categorisation & enhanced local content development and implementation strategy
Following a market analysis of the sector, this strategic framework and implementation plan was created to enhance the growth of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises.
Rebuilding Nigeria’s Economy through Non-Oil Exports: A Strategic Imperative
The Non-Oil Export Community of Practice became the vehicle through which exporter voices became heard and grew in strength and in numbers. By the end of the PDF II program, the Community of Practice was formalised into a registered Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) called the ‘Network of Practicing Non-Oil Exporters of Nigeria (NPNEN)’ to continue the efforts initiated during the PDF II. NPNEN was set up as an umbrella platform for collaboration among the different actors in Nigeria’s non-oil export value chain. NPNEN convened its major flagship event, the annual Non-oil Export Conference, Exhibition and Awards (NECEA) which is also a vehicle for actualizing its objectives.
The 2021 NECEA brought together critical stakeholders in the non-oil sector including top officials of government, civil society, private sector, the media, and academia to dialogue on how to refocus the country’s non-oil sector, for more effective participation in global trade, especially within the framework of the recently operationalized African Continental Free Trade Agreement. Given also the current state of Nigeria’s economy as evident in the downward spiraling of the Naira, there is certainly a need to revitalize the economy primarily through non-oil exports. The NECEA was a good medium to beam the spotlight on the alternative to oil as the mainstay of the economy.
