Nigeria’s billion-dollar insect-based animal feed opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 July 2023 Insect-based animal feeds and their by-products could represent a $250 million to $1.2 billion opportunity for Nigeria by 2030.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur taps into the country’s vast demand for fish Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 July 2023 CEO of Platinum Fisheries discusses the journey of building her business, growth through vertical integration and the thinking behind targeting business-to-business clients.
Nigerian designer tapping into Africa’s leather potential Published by Gbemisola Esho on 21 July 2023 Nigerian entrepreneur Femi Olayebi is striving to position Africa as a major source of quality leather goods.
The story behind Nigeria’s Airbnb for warehouses and trucks Published by Jeanette Clark on 13 July 2023 Haul247 is a Nigerian logistics startup which has introduced an Airbnb-like model to pair those requiring truck transport and warehouse storage facilities with available providers.
Nigeria: Profiting from cashless bus rides in Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2023 A top venture capital investor identified Touch and Pay as one of the most exciting startups in his portfolio. We find out more.
Nigeria: Business leaders reveal 11 opportunities in agri sector Published by Staff Writer on 19 June 2023 Businesspeople and investors highlight 11 opportunities in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector, from cattle farming to baby food production.
Nigeria: Businessman seizes opportunity in fitness industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2023 Foluso Ogunwale navigated through initial market scepticism and financing challenges to establish iFitness, a gym chain in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Six entrepreneurs making money in the food industry Published by Staff Writer on 8 June 2023 From establishing a bakery business to manufacturing baby food, we highlight six entrepreneurs who are making their mark in Nigeria’s food industry.
Four entrepreneurs taking Nigeria’s agri products global Published by Staff Writer on 29 May 2023 We shed light on the entrepreneurial journeys of four individuals who are exporting Nigerian agricultural commodities to international markets.
Dangote launches Africa’s biggest oil refinery – how it will affect Nigeria Published by Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi on 28 May 2023 Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country’s energy supply crisis.
What it takes to build a fruit snacks business in Nigeria with Affiong Williams Published by Terser Adamu on 18 May 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Affiong Williams, founder of Nigerian fruit processing company ReelFruit.
Allan Gray’s outlook on equities in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Egypt Published by Rami Hajjar on 11 May 2023 It has been a tumultuous first quarter of 2023, and African equities have not been spared.
Nigeria: An African alternative to ChatGPT takes Telegram by storm Published by Gabriella Opara on 3 May 2023 How Nigerian developer Justin Irabor created a popular AI chatbot study partner and personal assistant.
Rethinking the supply of medication in Nigeria with Medsaf’s Vivian Nwakah-Lawal Published by Terser Adamu on 25 April 2023 In Episode #67 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu converses with Vivian Nwakah-Lawal, founder of Medsaf, a medication marketplace serving African hospitals and pharmacies.