Now is the time for Nigerian companies to earn dollars, says CEO Published by Staff Writer on 17 January 2024 Even capturing a modest portion of a dollar-paying market can assist businesses in navigating Nigeria’s tough economic climate.
From Nigeria to Tanzania: African companies profiting from food exports Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2024 From Rwandan avocados and chillis to Nigerian cashew nuts and ginger, we highlight nine companies that are successfully exporting African food products to the global market.
Zambia: $10m company proves small farms can be big business Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 January 2024 How American-born Carl Jensen and his co-founders at Good Nature Agro built a business with $10 million in revenue by collaborating with smallholder farmers in Zambia.
Exploring northern Nigeria’s agribusiness opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2024 Financing for farmers, logistics services for the agricultural sector, and growing food for export to surrounding countries. These are some of the agribusiness opportunities in northern Nigeria.
Nigeria: A snack food company founded with 960 naira Published by Staff Writer on 26 December 2023 Debby Lawson, founder and COO of Fastizers, a Nigeria-based producer of cookies and snack foods, had not initially planned to start her own business.
Beyond Lagos: Investment opportunities in northern Nigeria Published by James William on 11 December 2023 The co-founders of Aduna Capital recognise significant untapped potential in northern Nigeria, a region that encompasses about half of the country’s total population but attracts only a small portion of startup funding.
Nigerian entrepreneur breaks into multi-billion dollar coconut industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 December 2023 Talking business with Ebun Feludu, the founder of Kokari Coconuts & Company, a Nigerian agro-processing company which turns coconuts into a variety of food and personal care products.
Made in Nigeria: Agribusiness entrepreneurs expanding into US market Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2023 Amid ongoing discussions about the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), several food and agriculture companies with operations in Nigeria are already tapping into the massive American market.
Zimbabwe: Lockdown entrepreneur finds traction with craft cider Published by Enos Denhere on 3 November 2023 Marlvin Chieza spins lockdown adversity into opportunity, creating Zimbabwe’s Nyanga Craft Cider.
West African cashew: The next big thing in plant-based meat? Published by Jack Thompson on 2 November 2023 Two entrepreneurs in Senegal are tapping into demand for ‘cashew meat’ in Europe and beyond.
Feeding the Nigerian diaspora in America: A prime agribusiness opportunity Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 October 2023 Affiong Williams, CEO of ReelFruit, discusses the prospects for Nigerian food companies to tap into the Nigerian diaspora living in the US.
Nigeria: How cassava entrepreneurs are boosting their profits Published by Kate Okorie on 18 October 2023 Farmers are increasing their earnings by selling the stems of the improved cassava varieties.
South Africa: Why this private equity firm backed a muesli and granola producer Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 October 2023 South African private equity firm Ascension Capital Partners recently acquired a 45% shareholding in Paul’s Muesli, a producer of muesli, granola and cereal bars.
From Nigeria to Ghana: Cashing in on the booming baby food market Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 October 2023 We highlight five West African entrepreneurs who have built baby food businesses.