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.
Supplying the American market with Nigerian superfoods Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 April 2023 How this entrepreneur started a business that sells Nigerian commodities, like hibiscus flowers, in the US and beyond.
A more inclusive pension system in Nigeria with Tunji Andrews Published by Terser Adamu on 16 March 2023 In Episode #60 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Tunji Andrews, who is the CEO of Awabah. The digital platform helps millions of Nigerians get on the Micro Pension Scheme.
Nigerian cassava: The next big thing in US food market? Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 March 2023 Shine Bridge Global plans to produce and sell products made from Nigerian cassava in the US and other countries.
From catfish to cassava: Seven Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs to watch Published by Staff Writer on 13 March 2023 We highlight seven Nigerian entrepreneurs making a name for themselves in the agribusiness and food industry.
Demand for cooling is hot in Nigeria. Here’s why Published by Alison Buckholtz and Santiago Canete on 9 March 2023 In Nigeria, there is increasing demand for cooling solutions that can keep food safe.
How a Nigerian bread company made it big in Canada Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 March 2023 Adewale Rabiu founded Grey Matlock Bakery in Canada after realising a gap in the market for his favourite Lagos food, Agege bread.
Why this private equity firm backed Nigerian retail chain Justrite Published by James Torvaney on 3 March 2023 Justrite, a Nigerian retail chain with 17 stores, focuses on ‘underserved’ locations that other supermarket players have deemed unfeasible.
Made-in-Nigeria furniture company catering to aspirational millennials Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 February 2023 Taeillo, a Nigerian furniture manufacturer, has grown from a single product sold on Facebook to a company shipping hundreds of units of furniture each month.
