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.
‘I’m not a micro-manager’: How one CEO built a business across Africa Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2024 The founder of Lapaire Glasses credits a significant part of the company’s growth to his ability to trust people.
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.
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.
Northern Nigeria’s ‘hidden’ startups Published by Staff Writer on 14 December 2023 “We believed many of the stereotypes around northern Nigeria were wrong, and that there were bankable ideas and executors that weren’t getting funded.”
Investor sees opportunity in Africa’s healthcare deficit, from Nigeria to Egypt Published by Staff Writer on 29 November 2023 Mikael Hajjar, co-founder of Africa-focused venture capital firm P1 Ventures, recognises opportunities in Africa’s healthcare imbalance.
Nigeria: CEO spots opportunity in bridging Nollywood and Bollywood Published by Staff Writer on 1 November 2023 The businesswoman-turned-filmmaker behind ‘Namaste Wahala’ discusses the prospects for crafting entertainment content that resonates with both Nigerian and Indian audiences.
Challenges can become opportunities in Nigeria, South Africa and beyond Published by Staff Writer on 24 September 2023 Broll Property Group CEO, Malcolm Horne, unpacks opportunities in Africa’s commercial real estate market and other sectors.
Expanding internet infrastructure in Africa: Fuelling the continent’s business revolution Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2023 The digital landscape across African nations has undergone a remarkable transformation in the past decade.
Eight agribusiness opportunities in Nigeria, Zambia and beyond Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2023 From the production of niche processed food items in Zambia to providing cold storage facilities for farmers in Nigeria, we highlight eight opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness sector.
DRC’s food market: Export potential for Zambia and other neighbours Published by Staff Writer on 31 August 2023 There is significant potential for exporting food products from neighbouring nations like Zambia, Burundi, and Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The NFL’s playbook for Africa Published by Staff Writer on 28 August 2023 Osi Umenyiora, a two-time Super Bowl champion, explains the NFL’s strategy for the continent.
Entrepreneurs target Nigerian shoppers with cookies, furniture and more Published by Staff Writer on 22 August 2023 From affordably-priced cookies tailored for the mass market to furniture crafted for aspirational millennials, we spotlight six entrepreneurs who have launched consumer-oriented ventures in Nigeria.
