Nigeria

Top entrepreneurs tell us about the toughest situations they’ve had to deal with

Published by Staff Writer on 30 April 2019

We’ve asked some of the continent’s most dynamic entrepreneurs to reveal the toughest situations they’ve found themselves in as business owners.

David Haglund: Opportunities in the next ‘emerging’ emerging market

Published by David Haglund on 24 April 2019

Africa is often an overlooked part of the emerging-market story, explains Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity portfolio manager.

Itumeleng Mukhovha: Investing in Africa – an outlook on Nigeria and Ethiopia

Published by Itumeleng Mukhovha on 2 April 2019

The desperate search for growth, yield and solvency has led investors to pay more attention to emerging markets in Africa, writes Baker McKenzie’s Itumeleng Mukhovha.

Nigeria’s opportunity to enhance the Continental Free Trade Area

Published by Joel Ng and Densua Mumford on 19 March 2019

The most significant omission to the CFTA is Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, comprising 17% of the continent’s total GDP.

Photo: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria

PwC: Seeing the business opportunity in feeding Nigeria’s 398 million people by 2050

Published by PwC on 19 March 2019

Feeding Nigeria’s current and future population is a critical challenge.

Building a business empire one idea at a time: Akinwande Durojaye on his success

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 18 March 2019

Nigerian serial entrepreneur, Akinwande Durojaye, gives advice on how to build self-sufficient businesses without startup capital.

Three nuggets of business advice from top Nigerian fintech entrepreneur

Published by Staff Writer on 10 March 2019

Three lessons we can learn from Chijioke Dozie’s business journey.

The journey so far: Elo Umeh, CEO, Terragon Group

Published by Justin Probyn on 7 March 2019

‘Money follows vision – and not the other way around.’

Startup snapshot: From smoke alarms to water filters – cutting edge products for the Nigerian market

Published by Justin Probyn on 6 March 2019

Founded by Nigerian designers, the Nupe Project develops problem-solving products for the African market.

Andela co-founder on why entrepreneurs should “get obsessed” with the problem they’re trying to solve

Published by Vanessa Bauza on 4 March 2019

Christina Sass, co-founder of Andela, talks about the future of Africa’s tech sector.

The journey so far: Walter Emiedafe, CEO, Sapient Vendors

Published by Justin Probyn on 21 February 2019

‘The variables working against your optimistic plans change on a daily basis and it is your duty as a leader to adapt constantly.’

Africa in 2019: What businesspeople need to look out for

Published by Martyn Davies on 17 February 2019

2019 is set to be the year of uncertain sentiment, most notably due to global trade tensions and protectionist strategies.

The journey so far: Ola Brown, CEO, Flying Doctors Nigeria

Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2019

‘Leading is not really about being a boss. It is more about serving and helping people to grow and improve their skills.’

Startup snapshot: Changing the way people live in Lagos

Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2019

Nigeria-based Spleet’s mission is to change the way people live together and re-define the future of urban shared-living for working professionals, millennials and digital nomads.