Nigeria

Startup snapshot: Successful Nigerian tech company bootstrapped from a garage

Published by Justin Probyn on 11 February 2019

From starting with nothing but laptops in a garage four years ago, 3 Wise Pixels managed to get itself listed on the London Stock Exchange’s Companies to Inspire Africa 2019 report.

Women-led tech startups on the rise in Africa

Published by Finbarr Toesland on 11 February 2019

On the surface, sub-Saharan Africa boasts the world’s highest rate of women entrepreneurs, at 27%.

[LONG READ] Nigeria decides 2019: What you need to know

Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 10 February 2019

Although elections in Nigeria are always highly competitive and anxiety-inducing affairs, there are two salient differences this time around which should offset some of the usual fault lines.

The journey so far: Ani Charles Bassey-Eyo, CEO, LANI Group

Published by Justin Probyn on 7 February 2019

‘Business and entrepreneurship are not just about something to fund a lifestyle, but [are about] birthing a dream and nurturing it.’

The journey so far: Collins Onuegbu, executive vice chairman, Signal Alliance

Published by Justin Probyn on 24 January 2019

‘Entrepreneurship is a journey. Time and experience teach you along the way.’

On the road to faster freight transport: Kobo360’s Uber for trucks

Published by Vanessa Bauza on 21 January 2019

Obi Ozor, founder and CEO of Kobo360, talks about his passion for problem solving.

The journey so far: Jibolu Ayodele, co-founder, Thando’s

Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018

‘This journey is not for everyone.’

Reclaiming groundnut as a profitable venture in Nigeria

Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 24 December 2018

Talking business with Ladipo Lawani, founder of L&L Foods.

The journey so far: Chude Jideonwo, CEO, Joy, Inc

Published by Justin Probyn on 13 December 2018

‘Leading a company or a team is a complex venture.’

Profit-making idea: Intra-country tourism in Nigeria is a gem in disguise

Published by Justin Probyn on 12 December 2018

Tapping into domestic travel in Nigeria can be a highly profitable venture.

How Nigeria can attract and keep the right kind of foreign direct investment

Published by Tolu Olarewaju on 11 December 2018

There are a few things Nigeria can do to boost foreign direct investment. For starters, it must play fair.

Nigeria CEO Survey: Executives upbeat, but recovering economy remains oil reliant

Published by Staff Writer on 27 November 2018

Oxford Business Group asked 124 C-suite executives from across Nigeria’s industries a series of questions on a face-to-face basis aimed at gauging business sentiment.