Risk Management Service in Nigeria
Identify Risks Early. Mitigate Effectively. Protect Value.
Every organisation faces risk. From financial and operational risks to regulatory, strategic, and reputational risks, the threats to business success are numerous and evolving. In Nigeria’s volatile business environment—characterised by currency fluctuations, regulatory complexity, infrastructure challenges, and economic uncertainty—risk management is not optional. It is essential for survival and sustainable growth. Yet many Nigerian organisations lack integrated risk management frameworks, leaving them vulnerable to risks they have not identified, assessed, or mitigated. At Qeeva Advisory, we provide risk management services that help you identify risks early, mitigate effectively, and protect value.
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Why Nigerian Organisations Need Risk Management
Nigeria’s business environment presents a complex and evolving risk landscape. Here are the most critical gaps we help you address.
Economic and Currency Volatility – Naira volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty create significant financial risks. Currency depreciation can erode margins, inflate import costs, and increase debt burdens. Businesses need strategies to manage currency exposure.
Regulatory and Compliance Risk – Nigeria’s regulatory environment is becoming increasingly demanding. The Nigeria Tax Act 2025, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, and sector-specific regulations impose significant obligations. Non-compliance can result in penalties, sanctions, and reputational damage.
Fraud and Misappropriation Risk – Weak internal controls create opportunities for fraud, theft, and misappropriation. Nigerian businesses lose billions annually to preventable fraud.
Operational Risk – Operational failures—process breakdowns, system failures, supply chain disruptions, and human error—can disrupt operations and damage customer relationships.
Strategic Risk – Poor strategic decisions, market shifts, competitive threats, and failure to adapt can undermine business viability.
Reputational Risk – Reputational damage from ethical failures, poor customer service, or negative publicity can destroy stakeholder trust and business value.
Cybersecurity Risk – As organisations digitise, they face increasing cyber threats including hacking, ransomware, data breaches, and payment fraud.
Supply Chain Risk – Supply chain disruptions—from supplier failures to logistics challenges—can halt operations and delay delivery.
Compliance and Governance Risk – Weak governance and compliance frameworks expose organisations to regulatory sanctions, director liability, and loss of stakeholder confidence.
Business Continuity Risk – Without business continuity planning, organisations are vulnerable to disruptions from natural disasters, pandemics, and other events.
Project and Investment Risk – Projects and investments face multiple risks—market, operational, financial, regulatory, and execution—that can undermine returns.
People and Talent Risk – The shortage of skilled professionals, the “Japa” phenomenon, and talent retention challenges create significant people risk.
Third-Party and Vendor Risk – Reliance on third parties—suppliers, contractors, service providers—creates risk if those parties fail to perform or comply with obligations.
The Solution: Strategic Risk Management
We provide risk management services that help you identify risks early, mitigate effectively, and protect value. Our approach combines comprehensive risk assessment, practical mitigation strategies, and ongoing monitoring.
At Qeeva Advisory, we understand that risk management is not just about compliance—it is about protecting and creating value. Our team brings deep expertise in risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. We help you identify the risks that matter most, assess their likelihood and impact, and implement mitigation strategies that protect your business.
We help organisations identify and manage business interruption risks, regulatory compliance risks, third-party risks, and other threats. Our approach is practical, risk-based, and tailored to your business context.
Whether you need enterprise risk management frameworks, risk assessments, fraud risk management, or complete risk transformation, we provide the expertise and commitment to help you succeed.
Our Comprehensive Risk Management Services
We offer end-to-end risk management services tailored to the Nigerian business environment.
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
We help you build integrated risk management frameworks.
ERM Framework Design – We design enterprise risk management frameworks aligned with COSO ERM, ISO 31000, and leading practices.
Risk Governance – We establish risk governance structures, including risk committees, risk owners, and escalation procedures.
Risk Appetite and Tolerance – We help you define risk appetite and tolerance statements that guide decision-making.
Risk Policy Development – We develop risk management policies that define objectives, responsibilities, and processes.
Risk Register Development – We develop risk registers that capture identified risks, assessments, mitigations, and ownership.
Risk Reporting – We establish risk reporting that provides visibility to management and the board.
Risk Culture – We help you build a risk-aware culture where employees understand and manage risk.
Risk Assessment
We help you identify and assess risks.
Risk Identification – We identify risks across all categories, including financial, operational, strategic, compliance, reputational, and cyber risks.
Risk Assessment – We assess the likelihood and impact of identified risks.
Risk Prioritisation – We prioritise risks based on their significance to the business.
Risk Heat Mapping – We develop risk heat maps that visually represent risk exposure.
Risk Interdependencies – We identify interdependencies between risks.
Emerging Risk Identification – We identify emerging risks that may affect the business in future.
Risk Workshops – We facilitate risk workshops that engage stakeholders in risk identification and assessment.
Risk Assessment Documentation – We document risk assessments, including methodology, findings, and conclusions.
Financial Risk Management
We help you manage financial risks.
Currency Risk Management – We assess currency exposure and recommend hedging strategies.
Interest Rate Risk Management – We assess interest rate exposure and recommend mitigation strategies.
Credit Risk Management – We assess credit risk, including counterparty risk and customer credit risk.
Liquidity Risk Management – We assess liquidity risk and recommend strategies to ensure adequate liquidity.
Cash Flow Risk Management – We help you manage cash flow risk through forecasting, monitoring, and controls.
Commodity Price Risk Management – We help you manage commodity price risk where relevant.
Financial Risk Policies – We develop financial risk management policies and procedures.
Hedging Advisory – We advise on hedging instruments and strategies.
Operational Risk Management
We help you manage operational risks.
Operational Risk Assessment – We identify and assess operational risks, including process, system, people, and external risks.
Process Risk Assessment – We assess risks within business processes and recommend controls.
System and IT Risk Assessment – We assess risks related to systems and IT infrastructure.
People Risk Assessment – We assess risks related to people, including key person dependency and talent gaps.
Supply Chain Risk Assessment – We assess supply chain risks, including supplier concentration and logistics risks.
Business Interruption Risk – We assess risks that could interrupt business operations.
Operational Risk Controls – We design controls that mitigate operational risks.
Operational Risk Monitoring – We establish monitoring that provides visibility into operational risk.
Compliance and Regulatory Risk
We help you manage compliance and regulatory risks.
Regulatory Risk Assessment – We identify and assess regulatory risks, including tax, data protection, and sector-specific regulations.
Compliance Risk Assessment – We assess compliance risks, including the risk of non-compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Regulatory Mapping – We map applicable regulations and requirements to your business.
Compliance Monitoring – We establish monitoring that tracks compliance with regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Change Management – We help you manage regulatory changes and their impact.
Compliance Controls – We design controls that ensure compliance.
Regulatory Reporting – We establish reporting that demonstrates compliance to regulators.
Fraud Risk Management
We help you manage fraud risk.
Fraud Risk Assessment – We conduct fraud risk assessments to identify where your organisation is most vulnerable to fraud.
Fraud Risk Register – We develop fraud risk registers that document fraud risks and controls.
Anti-Fraud Controls Design – We design preventive and detective controls that deter and detect fraud.
Fraud Awareness Training – We deliver fraud awareness training for employees, managers, and executives.
Whistleblower Mechanisms – We design whistleblower mechanisms that encourage reporting while protecting whistleblowers.
Fraud Investigation Support – We support fraud investigations, including evidence gathering and loss quantification.
Fraud Response Plans – We develop fraud response plans that guide your organisation’s response when fraud is detected.
Strategic Risk Management
We help you manage strategic risks.
Strategic Risk Assessment – We identify and assess strategic risks, including market, competitive, and business model risks.
Scenario Planning – We develop scenarios that explore how strategic risks might unfold.
Strategy Stress Testing – We stress-test strategy against different scenarios.
Strategic Risk Mitigation – We recommend strategies to mitigate strategic risks.
Strategic Risk Monitoring – We establish monitoring that tracks strategic risks and their impact.
Board Strategic Risk Reporting – We support board reporting on strategic risks.
Reputational Risk Management
We help you manage reputational risk.
Reputational Risk Assessment – We identify and assess reputational risks, including ethical, customer, and stakeholder risks.
Reputation Monitoring – We monitor reputation through media analysis and stakeholder feedback.
Crisis Communication Planning – We develop crisis communication plans that protect reputation during crises.
Stakeholder Engagement – We help you engage stakeholders to build and protect reputation.
Ethical Culture – We help you build an ethical culture that reduces reputational risk.
Reputation Recovery – We support reputation recovery following crises.
Cybersecurity Risk Management
We help you manage cybersecurity risk.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment – We assess cybersecurity risks, including threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impact.
Cybersecurity Controls – We design cybersecurity controls, including access management, data protection, and incident response.
Cybersecurity Policy – We develop cybersecurity policies and procedures.
Cybersecurity Awareness Training – We train employees on cybersecurity awareness and best practices.
Incident Response Planning – We develop incident response plans that guide response to cyber incidents.
Cybersecurity Monitoring – We establish monitoring that detects and responds to cyber threats.
Data Protection Compliance – We ensure compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
Business Continuity and Crisis Management
We help you prepare for and respond to disruptions.
Business Impact Analysis – We conduct business impact analysis to identify critical processes and dependencies.
Business Continuity Planning – We develop business continuity plans that ensure critical operations can continue during disruptions.
Disaster Recovery Planning – We develop disaster recovery plans for IT systems and infrastructure.
Crisis Management Planning – We develop crisis management plans that guide response to major disruptions.
Crisis Simulation – We conduct crisis simulations that test plans and build capability.
Business Continuity Testing – We test business continuity plans to ensure they work.
Business Continuity Training – We train staff on business continuity and crisis response.
Project and Investment Risk
We help you manage project and investment risks.
Project Risk Assessment – We identify and assess risks associated with projects.
Investment Risk Assessment – We assess risks associated with investments.
Risk-Based Due Diligence – We conduct risk-based due diligence for transactions.
Project Risk Monitoring – We monitor project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Risk Mitigation Planning – We develop risk mitigation plans for projects and investments.
Contingency Planning – We develop contingency plans for project and investment risks.
Third-Party and Vendor Risk
We help you manage third-party risks.
Third-Party Risk Assessment – We assess risks associated with third parties, including suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
Vendor Due Diligence – We conduct vendor due diligence to assess financial, operational, and compliance risks.
Vendor Risk Monitoring – We establish monitoring that tracks vendor risk on an ongoing basis.
Contract Risk Management – We manage risks associated with contracts.
Supply Chain Risk Management – We manage risks across the supply chain.
Concentration Risk Assessment – We assess concentration risk, including reliance on single suppliers or customers.
Risk Technology and Analytics
We help you leverage technology for risk management.
Risk Management Systems – We help select and implement risk management systems.
Risk Dashboards – We implement risk dashboards that provide real-time visibility into risk exposure.
Risk Analytics – We use data analytics to identify risk patterns and predict emerging risks.
Risk Reporting Automation – We automate risk reporting to improve efficiency.
Integration with Other Systems – We integrate risk management systems with other business systems.
Risk Training and Capability Building
We help you build risk management capability.
Risk Awareness Training – We deliver risk awareness training for employees at all levels.
Risk Management Training – We train risk managers and risk owners on risk management processes and tools.
Board Risk Training – We train boards on risk oversight responsibilities.
Risk Coaching – We provide coaching to risk managers and risk owners.
Risk Culture Development – We help you build a risk-aware culture.
Risk Management Frameworks We Apply
We apply recognised risk management frameworks, including:
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COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework – The most widely used framework for enterprise risk management, covering governance and culture, strategy and objective-setting, performance, review and revision, and information, communication, and reporting.
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ISO 31000 – International standard for risk management, providing principles, framework, and process.
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COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework – Framework for internal control over financial reporting and operations.
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ISO 27001 – International standard for information security management.
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Basel III – International regulatory framework for banks, covering capital, liquidity, and risk management.
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NAICOM Guidelines – Nigerian insurance regulatory requirements.
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CBN Guidelines – Nigerian banking regulatory requirements.
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NDPA 2023 – Nigeria Data Protection Act requirements.
Industries We Serve
We provide risk management services across multiple sectors in Nigeria.
Banking and Financial Services – We help banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions manage financial, operational, compliance, and cybersecurity risks.
Manufacturing – We help manufacturers manage operational, supply chain, and compliance risks.
Oil and Gas – We help energy companies manage operational, safety, environmental, and compliance risks.
Technology and Digital – We help tech companies manage cybersecurity, operational, and compliance risks.
Healthcare – We help healthcare organisations manage clinical, operational, and compliance risks.
Retail and Consumer Goods – We help retailers manage operational, supply chain, and compliance risks.
Professional Services – We help professional service firms manage operational, reputational, and compliance risks.
Real Estate and Construction – We help developers and construction companies manage project, operational, and compliance risks.
Logistics and Transportation – We help logistics companies manage operational, supply chain, and compliance risks.
Hospitality – We help hotels and restaurants manage operational, reputational, and compliance risks.
Non-Profit and NGOs – We help mission-driven organisations manage operational, compliance, and reputational risks.
Public Sector – We help government agencies manage operational, compliance, and strategic risks.
SMEs – We provide accessible risk management support for SMEs.
Family Businesses – We help family businesses manage succession, governance, and operational risks.
Our Engagement Process
We follow a structured, collaborative process to deliver high-impact risk management.
Phase 1: Discovery and Risk Assessment – We understand your business, objectives, and risk landscape. We conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify, assess, and prioritise risks.
Phase 2: Framework Design – We design risk management frameworks, policies, and controls aligned with your risk profile and business objectives.
Phase 3: Implementation – We support implementation, including risk registers, controls, monitoring, and reporting.
Phase 4: Monitoring and Continuous Improvement – We monitor risk exposure, refine frameworks, and provide ongoing support.
Why Choose Qeeva Advisory for Risk Management
Deep Risk Expertise – We have deep expertise in risk management, including enterprise risk management, financial risk, operational risk, compliance risk, and fraud risk.
Comprehensive Framework – We apply recognised frameworks including COSO ERM and ISO 31000, tailored to your context.
Practical and Actionable – We provide practical mitigation strategies that protect your business.
Nigerian Market Knowledge – We understand the Nigerian risk landscape, including currency volatility, regulatory complexity, and infrastructure challenges.
Integration with Other Services – We integrate risk management with internal audit, compliance, and internal controls.
Technology-Enabled – We leverage risk management systems and analytics to provide real-time visibility into risk.
Board and Management Reporting – We design risk reporting that provides clear visibility to management and boards.
End-to-End Support – We provide comprehensive services from risk assessment to implementation to monitoring.
Long-Term Partnership – We build lasting relationships, providing ongoing support as your risk landscape evolves.
Confidentiality and Integrity – We treat your business and risk information with the highest level of confidentiality.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is risk management?
Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could affect an organisation’s objectives. It includes risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting.
2. What is enterprise risk management (ERM)?
Enterprise risk management (ERM) is a comprehensive approach to managing risk across an entire organisation. It integrates risk management with strategy, governance, and operations.
3. What is a risk register?
A risk register is a document that captures identified risks, their assessments, mitigations, and ownership. It is a key tool for managing and monitoring risk.
4. What is risk appetite?
Risk appetite is the amount and type of risk an organisation is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives. It guides decision-making and risk-taking.
5. What is the difference between risk and uncertainty?
Risk is the possibility of loss or adverse outcomes that can be assessed and managed. Uncertainty is a lack of knowledge about future events. Risk management focuses on identifiable risks.
6. What is fraud risk assessment?
Fraud risk assessment identifies where an organisation is most vulnerable to fraud. It assesses fraud risks and recommends controls to prevent and detect fraud.
7. What is business continuity planning?
Business continuity planning is the process of developing plans that ensure critical operations can continue during and after disruptions.
8. What is cybersecurity risk?
Cybersecurity risk is the risk of loss or damage from cyber threats, including hacking, ransomware, data breaches, and payment fraud.
9. What is compliance risk?
Compliance risk is the risk of legal or regulatory sanctions, financial loss, or reputational damage from failure to comply with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
10. What is reputational risk?
Reputational risk is the risk of damage to an organisation’s reputation from ethical failures, poor customer service, negative publicity, or other events.
11. How do you assess risk?
We assess risk by evaluating the likelihood and impact of identified risks, prioritising them based on significance, and developing heat maps that visualise risk exposure.
12. Do you serve businesses outside Lagos?
Yes. While our head office is in Ikeja, Lagos, we serve businesses across Nigeria. Our risk management services are available to clients regardless of location.
13. How do I get started?
Contact us to schedule your free consultation. We’ll discuss your risk management needs, assess your situation, and provide recommendations for how we can help.
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Schedule Your Free Consultation to discuss your risk management needs and explore how we can help.
Phone: +234 802 320 0801, +234 807 576 5799
Email: info@qeeva.com
Address: 5, Ishola Bello Close, Off Iyalla Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM WAT