Key Highlights
Canada-Africa Association Parliamentary Friendships (CAAF)
The Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Inc., Canada and the Federal House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Group are pleased to host the maiden edition of Nigerian Canadian Trade & Investment Summit and Awards, NICATISA, holding from 24th to 28th August at Homewood Suites & Hampton Inn by Hilton, Toronto Airport, Toronto, Canada. It will provide a platform for engagement, collaboration, and unlock trade opportunities between the private sector and governments.
Nigeria’s Ministry for Industry, Trade and Investment, is sending a high-powered delegation to the Summit.
Other notable speakers and panels will be announced in due course.
Introduction
Over the years, various initiatives have sought to connect Nigerian businesses with Canada. However, these efforts have lacked direct government involvement, leading to regulatory challenges, limited trade access, and missed investment opportunities. In a government-led economy like Nigeria, official participation is critical to shaping policies, providing institutional support, and fostering a conducive trade environment. Likewise, Canadian businesses and investors require structured engagement with Nigerian policymakers to understand regulatory frameworks and investment incentives.
A key challenge for Nigerian exporters, particularly nano, micro, small, and medium enterprises (NMSMEs), is the lack of access to trade information and formal market entry into Canada. For example, despite Nigeria being the world’s largest producer of yams, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) does not currently recognize Nigeria as an eligible supplier, while Ghana enjoys market access. Additionally, there is no established list of admissible Nigerian products in Canada, creating an obstacle to formal trade expansion.
Our partnership is anchored on the shared commitment to:
NICATISA stands for the Nigeria-Canada Trade and Investment Summit & Awards. It is a premier business and investment summit designed to strengthen trade relations, foster strategic partnerships, and create opportunities between Nigeria and Canada.
NICATISA 2025 will take place from August 24th to 28th, 2025, in Ontario, Canada. The conference venue is:
Homewood Suites & Hampton by Hilton Toronto Airport Corporate Centre
5515 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M9C 5K5
NICATISA is open to:
• Business owners and entrepreneurs
• Investors and venture capitalists
• Government officials and policymakers
• Industry leaders and corporate executives
• Trade professionals and exporters
• Anyone interested in Nigeria-Canada business opportunities
Yes! NICATISA includes Business-to-Business (B2B) and Government-to-Business (G2B) matchmaking sessions, where participants can engage in private meetings with potential partners, investors, and policymakers.
You can register for NICATISA 2025 by selecting any of the appropriate participation package above. Early registration is recommended to take advantage of our early bird offers as spots are limited.
All participation packages include:
• Access to all summit sessions and networking events
• Accommodation at a 4-star hotel
• Invitation letter for visa support
• Business matchmaking opportunities
• Conference materials and resources
For international attendees, there are options with or without flight tickets.
Yes. Once you complete your registration and payment, you will receive an official Invitation Letter to support your visa application. However, NICATISA does not guarantee visa approvals, as this is at the discretion of the Canadian government.
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Yes! Companies and brands can sponsor NICATISA 2025 at three different sponsorship levels. Sponsors receive premium branding, speaking opportunities, and direct access to decision-makers. Contact us for the sponsorship brochure.
Refunds are only available under specific conditions and subject to administrative deductions. If a participant or sponsor cancels after commission payments have been made to an agent, a clawback policy applies, meaning the commission will be deducted from future payments.
NICATISA offers a commission-based partnership program where agents earn:
• 25% commission on sponsorship deals they secure
• 10% commission on participant registrations they bring
• An all-expenses-paid trip if they secure sponsorships worth $50,000+
Partners must sign an agreement outlining commission payments and terms.
For any questions regarding registration, sponsorship, or event participation, please email or call the information provided on the contact page.
