13-15 AUGUST, 2013

Everest Rio Hotel – Ipanema. Brazil

Dialogues for creating a collective platform of

business cooperation between Brazil and

Nigeria.

Photo by Alexandre Lopes

Partners

Organized by

Brazilian Embassy

Nigerian Embassy

The Nigeria-Brazil Business Summit is on the way again! This year’s theme

is “Brazil–Nigeria: Dialogues for Creating a Collective Platform for Business

Cooperation” This important event is organized by the Nigeria-Brazil Centre for

Business, Culture and Cooperation – a pioneering Chamber of Commerce in Brazil

in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Economic Development, Industry and

International Trade – MDIC, the Nigerian Embassy in Brasília, the Embassy of the

Federative Republic of Brazil in Abuja, Softex, the Brazilian Export Promotion

Agency – ApexBrasil and BusinessDay Media Ltd.

The 2nd Nigeria-Brazil Business Summit is organized to create the necessary

platform for mutual investments and sustainable bilateral economic relationship

between Brazilian and Nigerian business leaders. The Summit is also an avenue to

enable a collective Business Interaction for the implementation of agreements

recently signed between the Nigeria-Brazil Federal Governments. It will also

complement the efforts of the Nigerian Federal Government to attract Foreign

Direct Investments (FDI). Brazil and Nigeria government are putting in

progressive efforts to better foster every ties between both nations – Economic,

Political and Education and Culture. This is evident in the recent signing of

Bilateral Agreements between both countries covering areas such as Agriculture

and Food Security, Petroleum, Power, Bio-fuel, Mining, Culture and Education,

Trade and Investment and Aviation.

The recent visit of the Brazilian President in February, 2013 to Nigeria established

a mechanism of strategic dialogue between both countries, and it is Brazil's

intention to boost not only bilateral trade, but also partnerships in the area of

technology, science, and to strengthen and stimulate industrial productivity

Brazil also wants to establish partnership in the area of electricity given her ability

in hydroelectric generation and construction of transmission system. Brazil is also

considering new financing instruments, investment in infrastructure and wants to

expand the country's presence in all areas of development in Nigeria.

PRESENTATION

According to President Dilma Rouseff of Brazil “Our exchange has actually

outgrown significantly between 2009 and 2013 and now stands in the region of $9

billion.” Trade relations between Brazil and Nigeria have been impressive of late;

trade statistics show that Nigeria’s merchandise exports to Brazil have risen

sharply in recent time.

Brazil has shifted outwardly in position as Nigeria’s fourth main export destination

after the US, EU27, and India. The total trade between the two countries recorded

growth of 381.0% between 2003 and 2011. Brazil’s exports grew by 153.8% and

451.1% imports during the period.

This Summit will hence bring Nigerian entrepreneurs and public officers who

manage trade and investments policies to intermingle with their Brazilian

counterparts and search for reliable partners. The Brazilian investors who are

interested in investing in the Nigerian market but lack the knowledge and reliable

partners will equally utilize the forum to meet serious businessmen and

government from Nigeria as potential reliable partners. The Nigerian Businessmen

will also meet with their Brazilian counterparts to dialogue and exchange

knowledge and expertise.

Background Information

Nigeria with a population of over 160 million inhabitants and its tropical

climate remains indisputably the largest market in Africa, with a double digit

investment dividend. Nigeria is well blessed with abundant human and

mineral resources: Gas, oil, solid minerals deposits, tourism and fertile land

for agriculture are largely unexploited. Social infrastructure including power

sector, road networks, railway, health and education facilities as well as

The Economy of Brazil is the world's fifth largest economy by

nominal GDP and ninth largest by purchasing power parity. Its economy is

the largest among all South American nations and the second largest in the

western hemisphere. Brazil is one of the fastest-growing major economies in

the world with an average annual GDP growth rate of over 7 percent.

In Reais (Brazilian currency), its GDP was estimated at R$ 3.143 trillion in

2009. The Brazilian economy has been predicted to become one of the five

largest economies in the world in the decades to come.

Brazil’s diverse industries range from Automobiles, Steel and Petrochemicals

to Computers, Aircraft and Consumer durables.

In the Energy industry, Brazil is one of the world's leading producers

of hydroelectric power, with a current capacity of about 108,000 megawatts.

Existing hydroelectric power provides 80 percent of the nation's electricity.

Agriculture also plays an important role in Brazil’s economy. The country’s

agriculture industry has outperformed those of many developed countries. A

performance that puts agribusiness in a position of distinction in terms

of Brazil’s trade balance.

Given this background, one easily considers Brazil-Nigeria Business Summit one

that will benefit both Africa and the South America.

Nigerian and Brazilian markets are experiencing a process of expansion and

growth owing to the pioneering initiatives of the private sector and supported by

the willingness of the government of both countries to establish a long lasting

business partnership.

Both countries enjoy a huge amount of labour and manpower resources and by

utilizing them optimally; they stand the chance to gain, most especially the

Brazilian Investors.

Nigeria is the biggest commercial partner of Brazil in Africa. The commercial

transactions between both countries have grown significantly since 2002, and

today they boast of over US$ 9 billion.

Objectives:

The Nigeria-Brazil Business Summit will enable a Collective Business

Platform for the Implementation of Agreements recently signed between the

Nigeria-Brazil Federal Governments. It will also complement the efforts of the

Nigerian Federal Government to attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). It

therefore has the following objectives:

1. Promotion of Foreign Direct Investments in Nigeria and Africa through a

sustainable partnership with the Brazilian Corporate bodies and

Government.

2. Provision of opportunity for foreign investors to meet and dialogue with

Nigerian entrepreneurs and vice versa.

3. To foster a strong south-south relationship between Brazil and Nigeria.

4. To stimulate and encourage international competition in Nigerian and

African Markets.

5. Provision of the terrain for exchange of expertise between Brazil and

Nigeria.

6. Promotion of Intra-African trade and expertise exchange.

7. Assist the Nigeria and Brazil government to create a working document that

will bring to fruition the agreement recently signed.

Goals:

The Summit pursues the following goals:

- The Summit brings Nigerian entrepreneurs and public officers who manage trade

and investments policies to intermingle with their Brazilian counterparts and

search for reliable partners.

- The Brazilian investors who are interested in investing in the Nigerian market

but lack the knowledge and reliable partners will equally utilize the forum to meet

some serious businessmen and government from Nigeria as potential reliable

partners.

- The Nigerian Businessmen will also meet with their Brazilian counterparts to

dialogue and exchange knowledge and expertise.

- The Summit will help to create the necessary platform for mutual investments

and sustainable bilateral economic relationship.

Major Target Sectors:

The target sectors of the Nigeria-Brazil Business Summit includes, but not

limited to:

� Energy: Generation and

Distribution of electricity,

renewable energy, including

supplier industry, production

of Ethanol

� Mining and Minerals

� Pharmaceuticals,

Biotechnology and

Healthcare

� Possibilities for Private-

Public partnerships (PPP) in

diverse sectors, such as

Infrastructure: construction

and renovation of railway line

and road networks, projects in

public transport, airport

construction and management.

� Agribusiness (farming and

farm produce processing)

� Water Industry: treatment,

engineering and chemicals

� Waste Management

� Tourism

� Transportation

Banking and Financial

Services; Funding Agencies.

� Maritime

� Telecoms and Services

Other sectors include industries specialized in Semi-manufactured and

Manufactured products such as:

� Printing machines and

Accessories

� Burnt bricks or Clay and

Roofing accessories and

Machines

� Tiles

� Marbles

� Furniture and Fittings:

Door/Frame/Lockset.

� Glass

� Paper: Cellulose

Who are participating in the Nigeria-Brazil Business Summit

2013.

We are expecting the following government and corporate bodies to attend

the forum.

� Ministry of oil and gas

� Ministry Power and Energy

� Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission

� Ministry of works, housing and infrastructure

� Ministry of Agriculture

� Chambers of Commerce and Industry

� Ministry of Trade and Investment

� The Nigerian High Commission in Brasília, Brazil.

� Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and

Agriculture ( NACCIMA)

� Manufacturer Association of Nigeria [MAN]

� Nigeria Communication Commission

The Brazilian business community will also be pleased to welcome their

Nigerian counterparts in these areas:

� Industries: Manufactures,

Small and Medium Scale

industries.

� Construction companies and

agencies.

� Mining

� Energy

� Agriculture

� Transport

� Tourism and Hospitality

� Finance and Funding Agencies.

� Health and Pharmaceuticals

� Food processing

Who should participate?

� Government bodies and

policy makers

� Business development

managers

� Export managers

� Individual investors

� Investment advisors

� Sector specialists from

business and research

institutions

� Fund or trust managers

holding portfolios of

clients with an interest

in investment projects

in Nigeria

The Nigeria-Brazil Centre for Business will enable you to discover the latest trends

that will impact business from the local to the global stage. Also, you will have the

opportunity to connect with other business executives from Brazil and with business

people from the Mercosul. The Nigeria-Brazil Centre for Business invites you to be part of

this International Business and Trade Summit.

This is a truly networking opportunity like no other. You will have serious

Government Officials, Investors and Businessmen willing to partner on Energy,

Mining, Agro Processing, Waste Management, Renewable Energy, Civil

Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Estate Development, Banking & Finance to mention

a few.

REGISTER NOW!

Please click here to register online

OR visit http://summit.nigeriabrazil.org/en/

THE NIGERIA-BRAZIL CENTRE FOR BUSINESS CULTURE AND COOPERRATION INC.

Rua Cambuquira 178, bairro Carlos Prates. Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais - Brazil.

Tel.: +55-31-2555-6736 Mobile: +55-31-9238-9923 | Nigeria: +234-70-2676-2558 | +234-80-2330-4382 contact@nigeriabrazil.org | www.nigeriabrazil.org

The

Future is

Africa

Investment

and Business

Network like

no other

Investors and consumers throughout the world are getting to know

Brazil. This vast country also offers various opportunities for business.

Nigeria is the fifth highest exporter of goods to Brazil after the US,

Germany, Argentina and China, ahead of neighbours like Chile and

Mexico.

In the area of energy for example, Brazil has developed its bio-fossils

and the use of ethanol as an alternative to fuel.

Nigeria with a population of over 160 million inhabitants and its

tropical climate remains indisputably the largest market in Africa.

Gas, oil, solid minerals deposits, tourism and fertile land for

agriculture are largely unexploited in Nigeria.

The Forum will help to create the necessary platform for mutual

investments and sustainable bilateral economic relationship.

The Government of Nigeria offers a wide range of Incentives to Foreign

Investors; such as Tax Holiday. There is also 100% repatriation of

Profits to home countries.

The Nigeria-Brazil Centre for Business is

simply the Gateway to Success

Registration

To confirm your registration, payment must be made through credit card (secure

transmission facilities provided) by Paypal. Major cards such as Visa and

Mastercard are accepted. Confirmation of your registration and a tax invoice will

be sent upon receipt of your forms and fees.

*For other forms of payment please send email to contact@nigeriabrazil.org

Registration Fees and Full Package

Private Sector Registration Fee $500.00

Government Agencies Registration Fee $600.00

Flight Ticket (Economy Class) $2,200

Visa Fee $200

Four stars Hotel

Summit Registration includes:

Attendance at all session of the Summit

Handbook

Morning and afternoon teas – Tuesday and Wednesday

Lunches – Tuesday and Wednesday

Welcome Reception – Monday

Summit Dinner – Monday 12th of August Night

Tour in Rio

Transfer – Airport -Hotel – Venue

Click here to register or visit http://summit.nigeriabrazil.org/en/registration/

Working Language

The working language of the Summit will be English.

General Information

Accommodation

Hotel - STANDARD - $235 per night x 4 (from the 12th to 16th of August) $940 + 5% tax

Hotel - SUPERIOR $265 per night x 4 (from the 12th to 16th of August) $1080 + 5% tax

Hotel - SUPERIOR PREMIUM $300 per night x 4 (from the 12th to 16th of August)

$1200 + 5% tax

Bookings should be made no later than 28th June 2013. After that date no

guarantee can be made that rooms will be available.

Time of Check-in: from 14:00 hours

Check out Time: noon

Cancellation

Should you need to cancel your registration for any reason, you may reassign your

registration to another person. Please notify The Summit organizers of the

replacement delegate’s name and contact details.

T: + 55 31 2555-6736

E: contact@nigeriabrazil.org

If you are unable to arrange a replacement, a refund (the full registration fee less

an administration charge of $100) will be made, providing notification is received

by 28th June 2013. After that date no refunds will be made.

Airport of Entry

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is popularly

known by its original name Galeão International Airport - it is the main airport

serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. * Code: GIG

Visa

As soon as we confirm your application, we shall issue a letter of invitation to

enable you to solicit a visa. To apply for a Brazilian visa, you must complete the

Electronic Form to generate a visa code, photo page sheet and number. Also, a

Manual Form must be completed and submitted together with the Electronic Form.

1. Please click to complete Electronic Form here

https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/frscedv/index.jsp

Should you have any further queries, kindly contact the Brazilian Embassy or the

Consulate via the address below.

Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil

324 Diplomatic Drive

Central Business District

Abuja, Nigeria

City: Abuja

Email: brasemb.abuja@itamaraty.gov.br

The Consulate-General of Brazil in Lagos

Plot 257 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island.

P.O.Box 72802 – Lagos, Nigeria

Tel: (+234) 1 462-8958/59/60

Fax: (+234) 1 461-1474

E-Mail: cg.lagos@itamaraty.gov.br

You may also wish to reach us in case you have any query through 080-2330-

4382 or 070-2676-2558

The Embassy of Brazil is open to the public from 09:30 to 12:30, Monday

through Friday.

Banking

Brazil offers banking systems that facilitates withdrawal and exchange. Banks

offering currency exchange facilities are located close to the Summit venue.

Banking hours in Brazil are 10:00am-04:00pm, Monday to Friday. Banks in Galeão

International Airport in Rio often have extended hours for all arriving and

departing flights.

All major credit cards are accepted and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are

readily available.

Climate

August is in fact the middle of winter in Rio. However, during this time it never

really gets cold. Temperature during this time is 25 Degree Centigrade. This period

also has the least amount of rainfall of the year. It rarely gets cold in Rio de Janeiro.

For this reason, the beach is really an option all year long in Rio.

Currency

The Brazilian Real is the official currency.

For a currency conversion guideline, click here.

Post-Summit Tours and Companion Activities

An array of cultural, sightseeing and sporting activities will be available to all

Participants and Companions. Friday the 16th to 18th Sunday has been shelved for

tour in Rio. Arrangement must be made for such in advance. For more information

please contact us

Dress

Welcome Reception: Business Casual or Native wears

Summit Sessions: Business Casual or Native wears

Summit Dinner: Suit and tie/Cocktail dress or Native wears

Mobile Phones

Brazil has both analogue and GSM digital networks. Check with your phone

provider before leaving Nigeria about international mobile roam facilities available

in Brazil.

Special Requirements

Should you need any special or specific arrangements for you and your delegation,

please contact us beforehand for that. Every effort will be made to ensure

delegates with special needs are catered for.

Time

Brazil is GMT -03:00 hours or 4 hours behind Nigerian time.

For Booking and Sponsorship

Please contact:

Mr. Amadi Iheukwumere - amadi@businessdayonline.com - 0708 – 225 -6051

Mr. Tayo Ogundele – tayo@nigeriabrazil.org – 0802 -330 - 4382

Other contacts for information

EMBASSY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN BRAZIL

Contact Person: Rosemary E. OSEYI-OKOSODO

First Secretary (Trade & Investment)

Nigerian Embassy. Brasilia -DF Brazil

Tel.: +55 61 32081724

Email: trade@nigerianembassy-brazil.org

EMBASSY OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL IN NIGERIA

Tel: +234-80-3787-9421

Email: brasemb.abuja@itamaraty.gov.br

NIGERIA BRAZIL CENTRE FOR BUSINESS – BRAZIL

Contact Person: Luiz Machado

Rua Cambuquira 178. CEP: 30710550. Carlos Prates.

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais – Brazil.

Tel.: +55-31-2555-6736 Mobile: +55-11-98211-3369

Email: luiz.machado@nigeriabrazil.org

NIGERIA BRAZIL CENTRE FOR BUSINESS – NIGERIA

Contact Person: Mr. Tayo Michael Ogundele

No.7A, Alhaji Bankole Crescent off Adeniyi Jones

Ikeja, Lagos State.

Tel.: +234-70-2676-2558 | +234-80-2330-4382

Email: tayo@nigeriabrazil.org

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THE NIGERIA- BRAZIL CENTRE FOR BUSINESS, CULTURE AND

COOPERATION

The NBCBCC is largest, the most active and the most representative of Nigeria and

Brazil. It was founded in 2008 and boasts of a vast database of members and

business opportunities. It is a Chamber of Commerce founded in Brazil with the

primary purpose of fostering and promoting the Economic, Political and Cultural

relations between the Federal Republic of Brazil and the Federal Republic of

Nigeria on the basis of mutual interest. The Chamber facilitates Investment,

Bilateral trade; promote Entrepreneurship and Fortification of business between

Nigeria and Brazil. Our commitment is to guide organizations, entrepreneurs and

investors on best way to go about their investment contracts in Nigeria and Brazil.

We work closely with the Brazilian government, Trade and Investment Agencies

and the Nigerian High Commission in Brazil. We work with professionalism

offering high quality services and benefits to our members and the entire business

community. Our activities also include Education, Sport and Culture. For more

information visit www.nigeriabrazil.org