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Everything about the TradEX programme - cost, training, formalisation, and going live.

01

Cost & Access

Free for all beneficiaries. No hidden charges for enrolment, training, CAC registration, storefront creation, or merchant account setup.

All micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) including traders, market associations, manufacturers, farmers, agro-processors, artisans, and service providers. Informal businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.

02

The Training

There are 12 courses. Each course is 1 hour 30 minutes. Total training time is 18 hours. Complete them at your own pace - one course per day, one per week, or whatever suits your schedule.

To qualify for the storefront, CAC registration, and bank account benefits, you must complete at least 80% of the core curriculum and pass the final assessment.

No. The courses are designed for smartphones and tablets.

We provide 24-hour helpdesk support and dedicated facilitators to assist you at every step.

03

Business Formalisation

We help your business become a legal entity through CAC registration and help you open a formal business bank account - essential for accessing credit and government procurement opportunities.

A valid ID of the business owner, a preferred business name, and basic business details. The programme guides you through the entire process step by step.

04

Trading & Products

No. You can use dropshipping to sell from a catalogue of over 1 million products with zero inventory risk.

You select products from our catalogue to feature in your store. When a customer buys, TradEX handles fulfilment. You keep the profit margin - no inventory, no warehouse.

TradEX provides ongoing marketing support, including product photography, search engine visibility, and social media promotion.

The curriculum covers Nigerian domestic markets, regional AfCFTA opportunities (West and Central Africa), and foundational knowledge for broader export.

05

Timeline & Support

Screening takes 3–5 days. Training is self-paced - most participants finish in 2–3 weeks. Storefront build and bank account setup run in parallel after eligibility is confirmed. Most participants are live within 4–6 weeks of starting.

Helpdesk via phone, email, or WhatsApp - contacts shared during onboarding. Response within 24 hours.

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