How this entrepreneur turned Nigeria’s cassava into a thriving business Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 March 2026 Yemisi Iranloye quit her job to build an agribusiness company with clients like Nestlé and Unilever.
The story of a Made-in-Nigeria footwear company Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2026 How Yinka Atunde built Nigerian footwear manufacturer Yikodeen.
The challenge of building an African consumer brand abroad Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2025 Why African entrepreneurs should think twice before launching in markets like the US and Europe.
Inside the growth story of Nigerian retail chain FoodCo Published by Staff Writer on 15 September 2025 Ade Sun-Basorun, CEO of FoodCo, talks about the company’s growth and the lessons he has learnt in the retail industry.
Why a private equity firm is betting on Nigerian-made safety boots Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2025 Earlier this year, Lagos-based private equity firm Aruwa Capital Management invested in Yikodeen, a Nigerian manufacturer of safety boots for workers in the oil and gas, construction, power and manufacturing sectors.
Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 May 2025 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.
A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2025 Mobolaji Ajayi identified a gap in Nigeria’s healthcare market, envisioning a pharmacy that offers both medication and primary care services.
Nigeria: How to sell cookies in Lagos Published by Staff Writer on 28 April 2025 While Nigeria has witnessed growth in modern shopping malls and air-conditioned supermarkets, an estimated 90% of shopping still takes place through informal retail channels.
The man behind Nigeria’s answer to the UFC – meet ‘Dana Black’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 April 2025 Founder of African Warriors Fighting Championship wants to transform a traditional Nigerian boxing style into a global business.
Businessman sees global opportunity for Nigeria’s cassava Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 April 2025 Tony Bello, who helped develop Baked Lay’s and Lay’s Stax at Frito-Lay, now aims to use Nigerian-grown cassava to create products for international and African markets.
Entrepreneur tapping into Nigeria’s cocoa opportunity Published by Staff Writer on 28 February 2025 One entrepreneur capitalising on Nigeria’s cocoa potential is John Alamu, founder of Johnvents Group, an agribusiness and manufacturing firm.
Building a food delivery business in Nigeria: An entrepreneur’s journey Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2024 “Entrepreneurship is never really a straight line, right?” says Henry Nneji, co-founder and CEO of FoodCourt.
Nigerian entrepreneur identifies an opportunity in pharmacy sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 November 2024 Mobolaji Ajayi is the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s Purelife Pharmacy, a business offering pharmacy and primary healthcare services through both physical stores and an online platform.
Transforming Lagos into Africa’s Dubai: Akintola Oladejo’s vision for Nigerian real estate Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2024 Akintola Oladejo, CEO of Prestigious Homes, wants to transform Nigeria’s real estate sector into a powerhouse that rivals Dubai and Singapore.
