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5 CleanTech Opportunities for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

CleanTech Opportunities

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  In the past couple of decades, the world has become increasingly concerned about the effects that human industrial activity is having on the environment. As a result, several technologies have been developed to reverse or mitigate those effects. Many businesses have also arisen to supply these solutions to entities that need them. Slowly but surely, entrepreneurs in Nigeria are also starting to see CleanTech opportunities that they could take advantage of for profit.
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Here, we’ll talk about 5 such opportunities available to businesspeople in Nigeria who want to set up ventures in the CleanTech space. Here they are:

Renewable Energy Solutions

Nigeria faces considerable challenges in energy access, with a significant portion of the population lacking reliable electricity. Renewable energy presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs. Key areas include:

Waste Management and Recycling

The growing urban population in Nigeria has led to increased waste generation. CleanTech businesses can tap into waste management and recycling as lucrative opportunities:

Sustainable Agriculture

Agriculture is a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, and integrating CleanTech into this sector will lead to increased productivity and sustainability. This may be done in one of these ways:
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Water Purification and Management

Access to clean water remains a pressing issue in Nigeria. However, this challenge presents innovative founders with a chance to profit from solving a huge challenge. Here are a few ways they could do that:

Green Building Technologies

The construction sector in Nigeria is expanding rapidly. But with this quick growth comes the peril of environmental necessities being neglected. Nevertheless, there’s always a significant opportunity for sustainable building practices:
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Final Words

Nigerian entrepreneurs who want to venture into CleanTech are spoilt for choice. There’s so much to do in that space, and still, it has an inadequate number of players. If you would like to start a business in the burgeoning industry, you’ll find our list of CleanTech opportunities useful.
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