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About
Business Voice

Giving Nigerian businesses a credible platform to be heard, supported and represented.

Business Voice is an advocacy initiative of the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON), providing a structured, credible and confidential channel for Nigerian business owners to report legitimate business challenges, submit evidence, track their cases and receive appropriate institutional engagement, while contributing to broader policy advocacy for a fairer and stronger business environment.

Who We Are

Business Voice is an advocacy initiative of the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON). We provide a structured, credible and confidential channel for Nigerian business owners to report legitimate business challenges, submit evidence, track their cases, receive appropriate institutional engagement and contribute to broader policy advocacy for a fairer and stronger business environment.

Our Purpose

Listen

To the real challenges faced by Nigerian business owners.

Verify

To review information and ensure credibility and objectivity.

Engage

To engage the relevant institutions for appropriate resolution.

Advocate

To use insights from cases to drive policy reforms for a better business environment.

What We Do

We support Nigerian businesses through a clear and structured process.

Receive Business Cases

Collect and review details of legitimate business challenges.

Verify & Document

Assess information, request evidence and document the case.

Engage Relevant Institutions

Liaise with appropriate government agencies, regulators and other stakeholders.

Pursue Resolution

Follow up and work towards a fair and timely resolution.

Public-Policy Advocacy

Use insights from cases to drive sector and policy reforms.

Identify Systemic Issues

Highlight recurring challenges and contribute to long-term policy solutions.

Who Can Use Business Voice?

Business Voice is open to all legitimate business owners and businesses in Nigeria — including nano, micro, small and other businesses, whether or not they are ASBON members, subject to our mandate and verification process.

Our Service Options

Choose the level of support that suits your business needs.

Basic Case Support

Free
  • Submit and track your case
  • Review of submitted information
  • Basic engagement where appropriate
  • Updates on case progress
Report a Case (Free)

Enhanced Advocacy Support

Paid
  • Detailed case assessment
  • Field verification or on-site visit (where required)
  • Documentation and evidence support
  • Formal advocacy correspondence
  • Institutional engagement and meetings
  • Follow-up and progress tracking
  • Dedicated case officer
Request Advocacy Support

Special Advocacy Services

Case-by-Case
  • For complex, high-impact or sector-wide cases
  • Comprehensive investigation
  • Multi-agency engagement
  • Professional case reports
  • Media and public-interest advocacy (where appropriate)
  • Sector or policy-level intervention
Discuss Your Case

Your Business Voice Dashboard

Registered users receive a secure and personalised dashboard to manage their cases.

Business Voice user dashboard displayed on a laptop
  • Receive a unique Case Number (e.g. BV-2026-001245)
  • Log in securely to your dashboard
  • Upload documents and additional evidence
  • View your case status and timeline
  • Receive messages and requests for information
  • Make payments for approved advocacy services
  • Download receipts
  • Track multiple cases

Our Principles

  • Confidentiality

    Your information is protected.

  • Evidence-Based Review

    We assess facts and evidence.

  • Fairness

    We are impartial and objective.

  • Transparency

    We keep you informed.

  • Professionalism

    We uphold high ethical standards.

  • No Guaranteed Outcome

    We do not guarantee outcomes.

What Business Voice Is Not

  • Not a court or tribunal.
  • Not a government agency.
  • Not a substitute for legal counsel.
  • Not a platform for unverified allegations or malicious claims.
  • Cases are reviewed, and relevant parties may be contacted for their response.

Have a business challenge?

Your business. Your rights. Your voice.