§ 02 · SERVICES · iConect.ng/services

Five engagement modes. One execution standard.

Each pillar can be engaged independently. Most clients move through several as their Nigeria operation matures — feasibility today, operations next quarter, intelligence indefinitely.

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PILLAR 01 · FIXED FEE

Market Entry & Feasibility

Test the thesis before you commit capital. Designed for principals at the investment-committee or board approval stage.

EngagementFixed project fee
Timeline4 – 8 weeks
Best forPre-investment / pre-commitment
DeliverableBriefing + dataset + readout
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What is included

  • Sector landscape analysisDemand-curve modelling, structural competitor tracking, asset pricing dynamics, and channel maps for the target sector.
  • Regulatory pathway mappingIndexed federal and state licenses, statutory permits, exact pipeline processing schedules, and timing risk flags.
  • GeoVerify catchment scanBuilding-level economic mapping of the target operating zone, including verified competitor presence and asset density.
  • Capital efficiency modelBest / expected / worst case scenarios with sensitivity analysis on the three highest-risk variables.
  • Go / no-go recommendationA direct written recommendation with the conditions under which we would change it.

Final deliverable

A bound briefing document (60–80 pages), supporting GeoVerify dataset (CSV / GeoJSON), and a 90-minute readout with the engagement partner and senior analyst.

PILLAR 02 · FIXED FEE

Due Diligence & Deal Structuring

Verify the counterparty before money or paper moves. Forensic, fast, and ring-fenced for legal admissibility.

EngagementFixed project fee
Timeline2 – 4 weeks
Best forPre-signing / pre-funding
DeliverableDD pack + raw exhibits
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What is included

  • Corporate entity verificationForensic Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) status check, beneficial ownership matrix, tax compliance, and global sanctions filtering.
  • Principal & director screeningPolitically Exposed Persons (PEP) check, domestic and international litigation history, and background verification on every named director.
  • Operational substantiationPhysical site visit to declared business addresses, photographic logs, and validation of stated operational capacity.
  • Financial pattern reviewWhere available, review of public filings, banking references, and supplier / customer concentration to flag commercial fragility.
  • Adverse media sweepLocal-language and English-language adverse media search across a defined lookback window, with originals attached.

Final deliverable

A due diligence pack (40–60 pages) with all primary exhibits attached. Suitable for board, investment committee, or external counsel review.

PILLAR 03 · PROJECT FEE

GEOverify — Site Intelligence

GPS-verified, identity-validated site and business intelligence. The only field-enumeration system of its kind in Nigeria — mapping economic activity at building level with real-time, auditable data.

EngagementProject fee / subscription
Timeline2 – 6 weeks per study
Best forPre-investment & ongoing monitoring
DeliverableGeo-verified dataset + report
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What is included

  • GPS-precise site & boundary mappingGrid-based field enumeration of your target geography, capturing building-level GPS coordinates, operational status, and photo evidence — covering every structure within the defined study area with no gaps and no fabricated entries.
  • Business identity verificationEvery business in scope cross-referenced against CAC, FIRS, and NIMC national databases. GPS-confirmed physical location matched to registered entity — independently of what the subject claims.
  • Asset & infrastructure verificationIndependent GPS confirmation that warehouses, facilities, pipelines, concession boundaries, and infrastructure claimed by a company actually exist, are operational, and match stated specifications.
  • Competitive landscape intelligenceGPS-mapped competitor presence, distribution density, and market coverage gaps across your target operating zone — actionable for pre-entry positioning and ongoing market monitoring.
  • Community & access route assessmentSettlement proximity mapping, community rights documentation, access road condition scoring, artisanal activity presence, and environmental context — critical for pre-investment site assessment.
  • Living geo-database deliveryFull dataset delivered as CSV / GeoJSON with GPS walking traces, timestamped photo evidence, and enumerator audit trail — re-surveyable for trend analysis and change detection over time.

Final deliverable

A geo-verified intelligence report with supporting GeoJSON / CSV dataset, photographic log, and enumerator audit trail. Suitable for investor due diligence, board presentations, and ongoing operational monitoring.

PILLAR 04 · MONTHLY RETAINER

Operational Management Office

Run your Nigerian operation through us. Compliance, payroll, hiring, and government liaison — under one accountable partner.

EngagementMonthly retainer
Timeline12+ months
Best forActive in-market operations
DeliverableWeekly & monthly reports
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What is included

  • Ongoing regulatory shieldingContinuous filing management, active permit upkeep, and real-time monitoring of changing federal and state policy frameworks.
  • Compliant HR architectureLocal team sourcing, legal onboarding, monthly payroll optimisation, and full HR management under Nigerian labour law.
  • Government & agency liaisonActive representation in front of CAC, FIRS, NIPC, sector regulators, and state-level authorities relevant to your operation.
  • Vendor and supply chain oversightPre-qualification, contract structuring, and ongoing performance management of local vendors against client-defined KPIs.
  • Weekly accountability reportingA weekly operating note covering work completed, work in progress, exceptions, and explicit decisions required from the client.

Reporting cadence

Weekly written notes, monthly operating dashboards, quarterly executive reviews with the engagement partner, plus same-day escalation for exceptions.

PILLAR 05 · SUBSCRIPTION

Security Intelligence

Real-time threat monitoring for high-risk operating environments. Proprietary intelligence infrastructure aggregating live security event data, criminal network intelligence, and community reporting into one verified picture.

EngagementMonthly subscription
CadenceDaily + weekly + quarterly
Best forHigh-risk region operations
DeliverableDashboards + briefings + alerts
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What is included

  • Real-time threat event mappingSecurity incidents classified by severity (Critical, High, Medium) and geo-located to LGA level, updated continuously across your declared operating area.
  • Criminal network intelligenceActive threat actors identified, mapped, and monitored. Armed group movements, KFR gang activity, and cross-border infiltration routes tracked and reported on a weekly basis.
  • OPSEC breach alertsProactive notification if security patterns in the client’s operating area have been compromised — direct alert to the designated security lead within 4 hours of detection.
  • Weekly Security Intelligence BriefA structured weekly brief covering all active threats, hotspot changes, and recommended security posture adjustments for the coming period.
  • Pre-investment threat assessmentBespoke intelligence brief answering the fundamental question: is it safe to operate here, and what does the threat profile look like for the next 12 months?
  • Monthly analyst briefing (command tier)A classified monthly briefing with a senior security analyst, criminal network mapping for the client’s specific region, and a rapid-alert protocol for imminent threats.

Subscription tiers

Three tiers available — Watch (weekly briefs + LGA hotspot ranking), Protect (daily intelligence summaries + OPSEC alerts), and Command (full criminal network mapping + monthly analyst briefing). All tiers available as standalone subscriptions or integrated with a Pillar 03 site security deployment.

PILLAR 06 · PROJECT FEE / RETAINER

IT Solutions

End-to-end digital infrastructure for companies building or scaling in Nigeria. Custom web platforms, search visibility, brand identity, and marketing — all delivered to international standards.

EngagementProject fee / monthly retainer
Timeline4 – 16 weeks
Best forMarket entry / brand establishment
DeliverableLive platform + strategy docs
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What is included

  • Web developmentPurpose-built websites and web applications — corporate platforms, client portals, and e-commerce infrastructure — built to responsive, security-hardened standards and optimised for the Nigerian network environment.
  • Search engine optimisation (SEO)Technical SEO audit, on-page optimisation, structured data implementation, and a content strategy mapped to the search behaviour of your target audience in Nigeria and internationally.
  • Brand identity & visual systemLogo design, complete visual identity system, typography, colour palette, and brand guidelines — built to communicate credibility and consistency across digital and print channels.
  • Digital marketing strategyChannel strategy, audience targeting, content planning, and campaign execution across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and local Nigerian platforms — aligned to your specific acquisition and awareness objectives.
  • Content productionCopywriting, photography direction, and visual asset production for web, social, and print — reviewed for Nigerian market relevance and consistent brand voice.
  • Ongoing marketing retainerMonthly management of SEO performance, paid campaigns, social content calendars, and analytics reporting — with a dedicated account lead and monthly results briefing.

Delivery approach

All digital projects are scoped and fixed-fee before work begins. Retainer engagements include a monthly performance review and transparent reporting on every active channel. We build for the Nigerian market — infrastructure, connectivity, and user behaviour all factored in from day one.

Pricing principle
Fixed-fee engagements are fixed. Retainers are scoped before they start. We do not bill in hourly increments, we do not surface surprise variations, and we tell you on day one what will be reviewed at the renewal point.
— iConect, commercial standard
§ 06 · FAQ

Pre-engagement questions.

The most common questions we field from international principals before signing a scope.

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How do we engage iConect on a single pillar versus the whole framework?
Every pillar can be engaged independently with its own scope and contract. Most clients begin with a fixed-fee feasibility or due-diligence engagement (Pillars 01–02), then move into a longer-term Operational Management retainer if the thesis holds.
Do you operate outside Abuja and Lagos?
Yes. GeoVerify field operations and Crownshield security cover all 36 states and the FCT. Retainer engagements may include rotating on-site presence at your declared operating sites anywhere in the country.
How does pricing work for fixed-fee engagements?
Fees are quoted at scope confirmation against a defined deliverable. They are fixed for the agreed scope — we absorb our own internal overruns. Material changes to scope are re-quoted in writing before any additional work begins.
What does the Operational Management retainer typically cost?
Retainers are sized to your in-country headcount, regulatory exposure, and reporting cadence. Most engagements sit between USD 6,000 and 25,000 per month, agreed during scoping. The retainer does not include security deployments under Pillar 03, which are billed separately under their own contract.
Who owns the GeoVerify data generated during my engagement?
Custom GeoVerify scans run for a specific engagement are licensed to the client for unlimited internal use under the engagement contract. The aggregate national register remains iConect’s proprietary infrastructure.
§ 07 · Next step

Scope one engagement. See how we work.

A 45-minute discovery call. We’ll size the right pillar to start with, propose a fixed scope, and tell you plainly if it’s a fit.

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iConnect Consult Ltd.

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