Nigeria: Founders of Smoothie Express identified a gap in the health and wellness market Published by Jeanette Clark on 5 July 2021 What started as a side hustle has grown into a company with a commercial kitchen and three retail outlets throughout Lagos.
Africa’s data centre market poised for massive growth Published by Nina Triantis on 2 July 2021 Africa is poised for a data centre boom as internet penetration rates rise and the continent begins to play catch-up with other regions.
As Africa recovers, new investment opportunities beckon Published by Jason Hopps on 17 June 2021 SouthBridge Group’s Andrew Alli on post-pandemic investment prospects and how he’d invest a billion dollars in Africa.
Impact of Covid-19 on Nigerian consumers: On-the-ground insights from investor Published by Funke Okubadejo on 16 June 2021 Covid-19 has had an overwhelming impact on consumer habits in Nigeria.
Nigeria: CEO provides a snapshot of his payment processing startup Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 June 2021 Seerbit is a Nigerian company that provides payment processing solutions to businesses.
Nigeria: Snack food company targets health-conscious consumers Published by Nelly Murungi on 17 May 2021 Bonita Foods, founded in 2017, is a Nigerian company that produces a variety of snacks from fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Deepening financial inclusion Published by Simon Freemantle on 6 May 2021 Assessing the progress of Africa’s financial sector over the past decade.
Investing in Nigeria: Discipline is key, says asset manager Published by Rami Hajjar on 5 May 2021 As Covid-19 struck and the oil price collapsed, the share prices of asset management firm Allan Gray’s main holdings, particularly the banks, halved in Nigerian naira terms.
31-year-old Nigerian reveals how he established his rice production business Published by Kageni Muse on 22 April 2021 After completing his studies in China, Abubakar Sadiq Falalu (now 31) returned home to start a rice processing business that currently turns over $3.4 million.
A chain of gyms in Nigeria: Interview with the entrepreneur behind iFitness Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 April 2021 Foluso Ogunwale reveals how he built iFitness from scratch to 11 branches.
Investing in Nigeria: Private equity firm African Capital Alliance shares its experiences Published by African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association on 13 April 2021 Investment opportunities in the digital economy and import substitution.
Profit-making idea: Businessman upbeat about student accommodation in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 April 2021 “You can make a huge amount of money, especially if the development is located close to universities or colleges,” says entrepreneur Kolade Ajani.
Profit-making idea: Capitalising on the potential of cocoa in Nigeria Published by David I. Adeleke on 2 April 2021 Agribusiness entrepreneur believes several crops deserve more attention and one of these is cocoa.
Profit-making idea: Agro-waste for electricity generation in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 March 2021 An opportunity exists to use agricultural waste for the generation of electricity.
