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How we made it in Africa

Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business

Fastizers, a Nigerian snack food company best known for its cookies, was founded in 2010 by Debby Lawson. She started the business with just 960 naira – about 60 US cents at today’s exchange rate.

How we made it in Africa
May 07, 2025
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Debby Lawson, founder and COO of Fastizers, speaking during launch of the company’s Nibit brand.

Interview with Debby Lawson
FOUNDER, FASTIZERS FOOD AND CONFECTIONERY

Lives in: Nigeria

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