Nigeria: CEO grows dried fruit company from idea to modern factory Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 March 2024 Last month, Nigerian dried fruit snacks company ReelFruit commissioned its new 800-tonne-per-annum processing facility in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Nigeria: Agribusiness and food industry opportunities to consider in 2024 Published by Staff Writer on 30 January 2024 We spotlight eight promising opportunities in Nigeria’s agribusiness and food sector worth considering in 2024.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Reasons for cautious optimism: From Nigerian banks to Zimbabwean mining Published by Kamal Govan on 20 November 2023 Kamal Govan, portfolio manager of the Allan Gray Africa Equity Fund, discusses the macroeconomic and idiosyncratic risks facing select businesses in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Egypt.
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.
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.
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.
