Nigeria: CEO provides a snapshot of his payment processing startup Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 June 2021 Seerbit is a Nigerian company that provides payment processing solutions to businesses.
Profit-making idea: Food e-commerce in Lagos Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 June 2021 “While there are already food delivery services in Lagos, customers often complain about inefficiencies,” says entrepreneur.
Start-ups tapping into Africa’s healthcare supply chain opportunities Published by Salient Advisory on 17 May 2021 Start-ups across the continent are developing innovative, commercial models to transform health product distribution for consumers and providers alike.
Nigeria: Snack food company targets health-conscious consumers Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 May 2021 Bonita Foods, founded in 2017, is a Nigerian company that produces a variety of snacks from fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Profit-making idea: Import substitution of fish in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 13 May 2021 An estimated $600 million in fish is imported into Nigeria every year.
Investing in Nigeria: Discipline is key, says asset manager Published by Rami Hajjar on 5 May 2021 As Covid-19 struck and the oil price collapsed, the share prices of asset management firm Allan Gray’s main holdings, particularly the banks, halved in Nigerian naira terms.
Profit-making idea: The Robinhood of Africa – invest-tech could be the next big thing in fintech Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 April 2021 Platforms that smooth the way for people to invest their money could be one of the next growth areas for fintech in Africa.
31-year-old Nigerian reveals how he established his rice production business Published by Kageni Muse on 22 April 2021 After completing his studies in China, Abubakar Sadiq Falalu (now 31) returned home to start a rice processing business that currently turns over $3.4 million.
A chain of gyms in Nigeria: Interview with the entrepreneur behind iFitness Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 April 2021 Foluso Ogunwale reveals how he built iFitness from scratch to 11 branches.
Investing in Nigeria: Private equity firm African Capital Alliance shares its experiences Published by African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association on 13 April 2021 Investment opportunities in the digital economy and import substitution.
Profit-making idea: Businessman upbeat about student accommodation in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 April 2021 “You can make a huge amount of money, especially if the development is located close to universities or colleges,” says entrepreneur Kolade Ajani.
Nigerian businessman explains how he capitalised on opportunities in the furniture industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 April 2021 In the early 2000s, Kolade Ajani started making furniture in the city of Abuja, which experienced rapid growth at the time.
Profit-making idea: Capitalising on the potential of cocoa in Nigeria Published by David I. Adeleke on 2 April 2021 Agribusiness entrepreneur believes several crops deserve more attention and one of these is cocoa.
How this Ghanaian entrepreneur built a business that combats counterfeit products Published by Jeanette Clark on 29 March 2021 Ashifi Gogo, CEO of Sproxil, saw a business opportunity in the problem of counterfeit goods.
