Nigeria

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.

It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 May 2025

Nigeria’s difficult economic environment is forcing snack food manufacturer Fastizers to rethink aspects of its operations – from shrinking pack sizes to launching new product lines such as bread.

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.

Nigeria: Entrepreneur aims to take traditional combat sport global

Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 April 2025

Dambe is a traditional boxing style that originated in northern Nigeria. The sport draws inspiration from spear and shield warfare.

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.

Nigeria and South Africa account for half of Africa’s 22 billionaires

Published by Bonface Orucho on 31 March 2025

Africa’s billionaire class is witnessing a surge, with collective wealth soaring to $105 billion, up from $82.4 billion last year.

What it’s like working for Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote

Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2025

What’s it like working for Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, with an estimated wealth of over $23 billion?

Selling South African apples in Nigeria, Tanzania, and beyond

Published by Staff Writer on 19 March 2025

Approximately half of all apples marketed by South African fruit company Tru-Cape are sold within the continent.

Nigeria: Entrepreneurs unlocking opportunities in agribusiness

Published by Staff Writer on 14 March 2025

In Nigeria’s evolving agri-processing sector, entrepreneurs are building businesses that not only serve local demand but also tap into export 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.

Nigeria: 7 agriculture and food sector business ideas for 2025

Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2025

Nigeria’s agribusiness and food sector presents several promising opportunities. Here are seven ideas worth considering.

From Nigeria to Zambia: Making money from African superfoods

Published by Staff Writer on 28 January 2025

Entrepreneurs across Africa are turning superfoods like fonio, moringa, baobab, hibiscus, and teff into thriving businesses, tapping into global demand while creating opportunities for local farmers.

Nigeria

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

A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria

It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment

Nigeria: How to sell cookies in Lagos

Nigeria: Entrepreneur aims to take traditional combat sport global

The man behind Nigeria’s answer to the UFC – meet ‘Dana Black’

Businessman sees global opportunity for Nigeria’s cassava

Nigeria and South Africa account for half of Africa’s 22 billionaires

What it’s like working for Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote

Selling South African apples in Nigeria, Tanzania, and beyond

Nigeria: Entrepreneurs unlocking opportunities in agribusiness

Entrepreneur tapping into Nigeria’s cocoa opportunity

Nigeria: 7 agriculture and food sector business ideas for 2025

From Nigeria to Zambia: Making money from African superfoods

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

A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria

It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment

Changing how Zambia cooks – and building a business around it

Nigeria: How to sell cookies in Lagos

Zambia: Three entrepreneurs building agriculture and food businesses

Nigeria: Entrepreneur aims to take traditional combat sport global

The man behind Nigeria’s answer to the UFC – meet ‘Dana Black’

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