Nigeria’s economic diversification drive has gained new momentum in recent years as government policies push to reduce dependence on crude oil and strengthen non-oil sectors as engines of growth.
From the Central Bank of Nigeria’s RT200 programme to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council’s incentives, initiatives are encouraging exporters, boosting foreign exchange inflows, and integrating local businesses into global value chains.
Complementing these efforts, Fidelity Bank Plc has emerged as a private-sector leader championing the non-oil export agenda.
Through its flagship initiative—the Fidelity International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC)—the bank has built a global platform linking Nigerian exporters with international buyers, diaspora markets, and strategic investors.
For a country where oil revenues remain vulnerable to global shocks, FNITCC is more than corporate innovation; it is a deliberate tool to unlock new forex streams, empower small businesses, and showcase Nigerian creativity and resilience to the world.
