Profit-making idea: Backward integration the ‘secret’ to Dangote’s success Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 October 2017 ‘In Nigeria we are learning how to produce the entire value chain,’ says the Nigerian businessman.
At age 36, this Nigerian already has a lifetime of business successes and scars to show Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 9 October 2017 Battle-hardened entrepreneur shares his story.
Where to invest in Africa: Investment bank ranks top countries Published by Staff Writer on 18 September 2017 South Africa falls from first position and Nigeria drops out of the top 10.
Rotten tomatoes: Nigerian entrepreneur offers solution to age-old farming problem Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 18 September 2017 A for-profit solution to post-harvest losses.
The journey so far: Etop Ikpe, CEO, Cars45 Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2017 Etop Ikpe believes the concept of fake it till you make it is ‘completely misunderstood’.
Research: Tackling the energy crisis in Nigeria – a case for solar Published by Ola Olaniyi on 11 September 2017 While every available source of energy should be pursued, solar PV provides an opportunity to immediately deliver solutions at different scales.
The journey so far: Ademola Adesina, CEO, Rensource Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2017 ‘I wish I knew how much emotional volatility is involved in being an entrepreneur.’
Research: Unpacking Nigeria’s agriculture opportunities Published by Adefolake Adeyeye on 5 September 2017 Rice, cashew nuts, groundnuts, cassava and vegetable oil are products the country hopes to export by 2020.
Value investing in Nigeria Published by Nick Ndiritu on 16 August 2017 As Nigeria illustrates, value investing requires patient capital and a rigorous analysis of bottom-up stock picks.
The spirit of entrepreneurship in Nigeria Published by Santosh Kurian on 10 August 2017 There is no safety-net for most people, only a keen sense of survival and determination.
Transforming Nigeria’s agricultural value chain Published by PwC on 8 August 2017 Farming opportunities in Nigeria.
Success is an attitude: A bootstrapper’s approach to nailing the fashion industry Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 3 August 2017 Bisola Edun grows clothing company from the ground up.
Startup snapshot: Invest in Nigerian agriculture from anywhere in the world Published by Justin Probyn on 3 August 2017 Farmcrowdy founder, Onyeka Akumah, tells us about the risks facing the business and his most exciting entrepreneurial moment.
The ups and downs of building a pan-African business: In conversation with Aliko Dangote Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2017 The founder of Dangote Group discusses the international expansion hurdles his company had to overcome.
