Services
Nivith Africa Desk supports Dubai-based companies in understanding, securing, and executing their projects across Africa.
We combine senior financial expertise — gained within major international groups (including Lafarge Africa, Airbus, and Air France) — with operational on-the-ground knowledge of the African continent and a reliable institutional network.
This dual capability — corporate and field — enables us to deliver a comprehensive range of services designed to reduce risks, accelerate execution, and ensure clear, rapid, and secure decision-making.
Africa Market Entry
Market Study – Validation – 30-Day Market Entry Plan
We support Dubai-based companies in their expansion into African markets by providing a complete, precise, and actionable analysis.
This service enables clients to understand a market, assess its risks, verify real opportunities, and define a reliable entry strategy in under 30 days.
What We Do
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Country analysis: economic, political, fiscal, and logistical context
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Risk assessment: financial, regulatory, and security-related risks
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Sector analysis: demand, competition, niches, barriers to entry
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Market validation: feasibility, potential, and real operational constraints
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Identification of credible local partners
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Clear operational recommendations
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Structured market entry plans (30-day / 90-day roadmap)
Deal Desk
Comprehensive Deal and Contract Security
We intervene to secure deals in Africa, prevent critical errors, validate partners, analyze documents, and ensure a compliant, smooth, and fully controlled process.
This service is designed for companies seeking to structure and execute transactions while minimizing legal, financial, and operational risks.
What We Do
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Deal analysis: logic, feasibility, structure
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Partner verification: company, leadership, licenses
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Compliance review: documents, SPA, ICPO, LOI, MoU
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Deal process security: stages, evidence, validations
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Inspection coordination: SGS, Bureau Veritas, Cotecna…
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Financial risk review: red flags, solvency, senior-level KYC
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Negotiation support and recommendations
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Operational follow-up until signature or delivery
Risk & Due Diligence
Company Verification – Partner Validation – Anti-Scam
We verify the reliability of a partner, a company, or a deal.
This service helps detect risks, inconsistencies, potential fraud, and confirms the legitimacy of any counterpart before engagement.
What We Do
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Legal existence check (Company Registry, CAC, RCCM…)
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Shareholders & leadership analysis
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Verification of licenses, certifications, and official documents
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Deal document analysis: SPA, PO, ICPO, LOI, inspection reports
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SGS / inspection validation
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Detection of weak signals and red flags
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Anti-scam verification: detection of falsified or manipulated documents
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Senior financial analysis (Thierry)
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On-the-ground validation through our local network when required
Business Access & Opening Africa
Opening Doors – Introductions – Institutional Validation
We provide access to the right stakeholders to accelerate projects.
This service is ideal for companies seeking fast, secure, and structured access to African decision-makers, both public and private.
What We Do
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Assessment of needs and objectives
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Mapping of key stakeholders
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Pre-validation of interlocutors
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Organization of targeted introductions
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Preparation of meetings and key messages
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Post-meeting follow-up and strategic recommendations
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Institutional validation when required
Sourcing via Dubaï
Supplier Search – Inspection – Negotiation – Logistics
We act as a reliable purchasing point for African or francophone companies seeking to import goods from Dubai.
What We Do
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Supplier sourcing and selection
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Legal and compliance verification
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Price negotiation, MOQs, timelines, Incoterms
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Quality inspection (third-party or internal)
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Document verification: pro forma, BL, COO, certificates, etc.
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Logistics coordination up to export
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Document management and follow-up
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Final validation before shipment
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Intelligence Afrique
Strategic Intelligence – Risk – Geopolitics – Opportunities
We provide reliable, structured, and actionable intelligence to help companies make informed decisions in a complex African environment.
What We Do
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Country-specific geopolitical analysis
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Political, security, and macroeconomic risk assessment
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Sector trends: energy, construction, telecom, logistics, etc.
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Investment and growth opportunities
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Regulatory developments and compliance impacts
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Business impacts, currency trends & inflation analysis
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Strategic recommendations
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Real-time risk alerts