SV-NED Group, meaning Silicon Valley – Nigeria Economic Development, is an international business and industrial development group focused on energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, technology, and investment in Nigeria.
The group’s Nigerian operating company, SV-NED Nig. Ltd, was incorporated on 30 June 2020. The group connects international investors, technology partners, and Nigerian institutions to develop energy and industrial infrastructure. Its activities include project development, investment facilitation, engineering, energy operations, and technology integration.
SV-NED operates through companies in Nigeria and the United States, with its Nigerian operations led from Lagos. It also maintains an office in Abuja. SV-NED Group +2
Mission
To build world-class energy and industrial infrastructure that strengthens Nigeria’s energy security, attracts global investment, and empowers communities through advanced technology and strategic partnerships.
Vision
To become Africa’s leading indigenous energy conglomerate, driving sustainable energy transformation, technology-led industrial development, and long-term economic prosperity.
Core Values and Commitments
The group’s published commitments emphasize:
- Innovation: Applying advanced technology to energy and industrial development.
- Indigenous Development: Building Nigerian capacity and strengthening local industrial participation.
- Global Partnerships: Connecting international capital, expertise, and technology with Nigerian opportunities.
- Sustainability: Supporting responsible energy development and environmental considerations.
- Professional Excellence: Applying engineering, governance, and project management standards.
- Community Engagement: Working with host communities and relevant stakeholders.
- Accountability: Promoting regulatory compliance and responsible project delivery.
These are summarized from the group’s published commitments rather than presented as a formal list of core values. SV-NED Group +1
Core Areas of Operation
1. Refinery Development
- Developing modular and conventional refinery projects.
- Supporting domestic petroleum refining capacity.
- Promoting improved downstream petroleum supply chains.
- Supporting refinery infrastructure and related industrial facilities.
2. Downstream Oil and Gas
- Supporting the supply, storage, transportation, marketing, and distribution of petroleum products.
- Developing downstream energy infrastructure.
- Exploring opportunities in Nigeria and the wider West African market.
3. Natural Gas and Gas Infrastructure
- Supporting gas gathering and processing projects.
- Developing opportunities in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
- Supporting compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure and distribution.
- Promoting gas utilisation for industrial and domestic applications.
4. Renewable Energy and Energy Transition
- Exploring solar, wind, hydro, and biomass energy projects.
- Supporting hybrid energy systems.
- Promoting investment in sustainable energy infrastructure.
- Contributing to Nigeria’s energy transition.
5. Petrochemicals and Industrial Development
- Supporting petrochemical processing and industrial production.
- Exploring opportunities in polymers, fertilisers, lubricants, and specialty chemicals.
- Promoting local industrial capacity and value addition.
6. Energy Infrastructure Development
- Supporting the development of oil terminals, pipelines, tank farms, and depots.
- Exploring power plants and industrial parks.
- Supporting storage facilities and utility infrastructure.
- Facilitating investment in energy-related assets.
7. Energy Technology and Digital Innovation
- Promoting artificial intelligence (AI) in energy operations.
- Supporting industrial automation and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
- Exploring predictive maintenance and digital asset management.
- Integrating technology into industrial infrastructure.
8. Project Financing and Investment Facilitation
- Connecting international investors with Nigerian energy projects.
- Facilitating project financing and investment partnerships.
- Supporting feasibility studies and project development.
- Building relationships with financial and institutional stakeholders.
9. Mining and Industrial Infrastructure
- Developing opportunities in mining and related infrastructure.
- Supporting investment and partnerships in industrial development.
- Exploring connections between energy supply and industrial production.
10. Artificial Intelligence and Smart Industrial Cities
- Supporting technology-led industrial development.
- Working on the proposed Silicon Valley AI Iconic City project in the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
- Promoting smart infrastructure and innovation-based economic development.
The group’s published portfolio describes the AI Iconic City as a planned development; it should not be interpreted as an already completed city. SV-NED Group +2
Geographic Reach
SV-NED Group has an international structure connecting the United States and Nigeria.
Its identified offices include:
- Lagos State: Sabo-Yaba, Lagos.
- Abuja: Wuse 2, Federal Capital Territory.
- United States: San Jose, California.
Its Nigerian projects and investment interests include the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos State, with broader ambitions across Nigeria and West Africa. SV-NED Group +1
Target Stakeholders and Beneficiaries
- Energy and oil and gas companies.
- International and Nigerian investors.
- Engineering and technology professionals.
- Industrial manufacturers and businesses.
- Government institutions and regulatory agencies.
- Host communities around project locations.
- Nigerian graduates and young professionals.
- NYSC members and recent graduates.
- Renewable energy developers and infrastructure partners.
- Financial institutions and development partners.
Partnerships and Collaboration
SV-NED Group works with international investors, technology companies, government institutions, regulators, engineering firms, and other industry stakeholders.
Its publicly identified collaboration includes:
- Allen Le & Partners International Investment JSC (Vietnam): International partner for the proposed Silicon Valley AI Iconic City project.
- Lekki Free Trade Zone Authority: Relevant institutional stakeholder for the proposed Lekki development.
- Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA): Regulatory and institutional stakeholder in the group’s project development activities.
- Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) and National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI): Identified in connection with the group’s 2026/2027 NYSC graduate programme and technical certification arrangements.
These relationships relate to specific projects and programmes and should not all be interpreted as general or ongoing commercial partnerships. SV-NED Group +2
Careers and Opportunities
Potential career areas within SV-NED Group and its associated companies include:
- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Civil and Structural Engineering.
- Renewable Energy and Power Systems.
- Natural Gas and Process Engineering.
- Mining and Geology.
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
- Information Technology and Digital Systems.
- Project Management.
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
- Finance and Accounting.
- Business Administration.
- Legal Services and Regulatory Compliance.
- Human Resources and Administration.
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).
- Corporate Affairs and Communications.
- Investment and Business Development.
Graduate and NYSC Opportunities
SV-NED has advertised a 2026/2027 NYSC Graduate Programme covering ten departments, with placement based on candidates’ fields of study. The advertised programme includes training, certification, monthly allowances, and potential pathways to full-time employment. The published application deadline is 30 November 2026. SV-NED Careers
Focus Areas – SV-NED Group
Energy Development • Oil and Gas • Refinery Development • Natural Gas • Renewable Energy • Petrochemicals • Industrial Infrastructure • Energy Investment • Project Financing • Mining • Artificial Intelligence • Digital Innovation • Smart Industrial Development • Engineering • Graduate Development.
