Investors unpack Africa’s top opportunities, including education, digital banking and warehousing Published by Staff Writer on 15 February 2021 We asked a handful of private equity investors to identify untapped business and investment opportunities on the continent.
Profit-making idea: Co-living spaces for young professionals in Lagos and beyond Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 February 2021 Co-living offers residents a private bedroom in a fully furnished house or apartment suite that is shared with pre-vetted roommates.
Nigerian businessman grows agricultural trading business after securing first client through LinkedIn Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 February 2021 The story of how Timi Oke and his partners built a company that exports agricultural commodities from Africa to the world.
City on the move: Abeokuta, Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 3 February 2021 An increasing number of large companies have their operations in or near Abeokuta.
2021 outlook for Africa: Things fall apart? Published by Richard Li on 2 February 2021 The coronavirus pandemic exposed all the major vulnerabilities of African economies, writes Richard Li.
Nigerian entrepreneur turns side-hustle into thriving bakery business Published by Jeanette Clark on 2 February 2021 How Nike Majekodunmi built Nuts About Cakes into a bakery chain with more than 130 employees and eight retail outlets.
Modern retail on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa, but traditional trade still rules Published by Standard Bank on 30 January 2021 Africa’s modern retail development continues to grow and improve in quality but still lags traditional trade.
The Flip podcast: Digitising healthcare with Helium Health’s Goke Olubusi Published by Justin Norman on 15 January 2021 A conversation with Nigeria-based Helium Health’s co-founder and CEO Goke Olubusi.
Smaller packs and increased food spending: Trends that will shape Nigeria’s retail sector in 2021 Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2021 The impact of the pandemic, rising inflation, border closures and other issues drove significant changes in behaviour for retailers, distributors and manufacturers.
Uber-for-tractors platform makes agricultural machinery affordable for African small-scale farmers Published by Carien du Plessis on 11 January 2021 Like the ride-hailing app, Hello Tractor uses technology to connect farmers with tractor owners.
Going to the cinema in Lagos isn’t just about the movie that’s showing Published by Anulika Agina on 8 January 2021 In Lagos, cinema audiences don’t go to the movies for the film alone. There’s more.
Kobo360 is digitising cargo delivery in Africa Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 6 January 2021 Obi Ozor, CEO and co-founder of Kobo360, reveals how his vision is transforming the way African goods move across the continent.
Nigerian startup connects retail stores to customers based on their location Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 January 2021 One Kiosk is a Nigerian online platform that connects local store owners with customers based on their location.
The Nigerian entrepreneur behind Africa’s response to Paypal and Stripe Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 31 December 2020 Shola Akinlade, co-founder and CEO of Paystack, discusses how focusing on local nuances helped him build a successful payments business.
