7 Lucrative Agribusiness Opportunities Nigerians Can Invest In
Nigeria’s agriculture value chain is worth $85 billion. It consists of crop and livestock farms, processing facilities, distribution systems, agricultural finance, and so much more. All across this chain, agribusiness opportunities abound. If you’re innovative, bold, and well informed, you could reap healthy returns from investing in these opportunities. Read more about Business There’s […]
The NLNG Prize for Science 2025: Win $100,000 in Award Money
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited is calling on scientists and innovators to submit entries for its annual Prize for Science. Doing so gives them a chance to win $100,000. The organization is especially interested in hearing from persons who have achieved breakthroughs and innovations that could help solve some of Nigeria’s most pressing […]
10 Signs Your Business Idea is Scalable
When founders and informed investors weigh business ideas, one thing they consider is the business’s scalability. A lot hinges on the likelihood of an enterprise scaling successfully—catering to increasing demand, expanding without major hitches, and maintaining efficiency amidst growth in productive capacity. If you’re weighing a possible entrepreneurial pursuit, you should look for signs […]
How to Invest in Farmland in Nigeria and Make Passive Income
Farms are the production ground for most of the food we consume, whether they’re plant or animal-based. However, managing a farm and keeping it productive is tedious work. This difficulty discourages many people from getting involved in agriculture at the base level. But if they knew how to invest in farmland and earn passive […]
The Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship for EdTech and Future of Work Entrepreneurs
Are you a startup that’s developing and rolling out solutions in the EdTech domain? Or is your venture imagining and creating technologies that shape the future of work? If you answer either of these questions in the affirmative, you may want to apply for a place in the Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship. This opportunity could […]
How US President Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect Nigeria’s Economy
The Nigerian economy, already reeling from the impact of sky-high inflation and unstable exchange rates, may be about to face more challenges. The fallout from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs—especially the ones that directly apply to Nigeria and other countries –could be significant. Read more about Business Most Nigerians will see America’s tariffs as […]
How to Set Up a Venture Capital Firm in Nigeria
The startup boom that we’ve witnessed in Nigeria has been powered by the ingenuity of smart young people. Their tech-savvy, innovation, and eyes for opportunities is fueling an ongoing transformation of the country’s economy. But there have been other contributors to this growth, including venture capital firms. If you would like to support startup […]
Apply for the GT Bank Management Trainee Program 2025
Guaranty Trust Bank says it’s now receiving applications from persons who want to join the GT Bank Management Trainee Program. This program is situated within Investment One, a subsidiary of the bank. If you would like to build a career in the investment banking segment of the financial services industry, here’s an opportunity for […]
10 Programs that Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Nigerian women are entrepreneurial people. Current estimates indicate that they own between 39% and 41% of businesses in the country. That’s much higher than the sub-Saharan African average of 29% and the global figure of 33%. However, they face significant challenges in their pursuit of business success. There’s a great need for programs that […]
Top 10 Financial Products for Nigerian Women
Many women in Nigeria are not part of the country’s financial system. According to a 2023 survey by the EFInA, 30% of adult women (that is, 17 million women) were excluded from formal and informal financial services. This data is evidence of the need for financial products for Nigerian women—solutions tailored specifically for them, […]
What You Should Do When the Stock Market Crashes
Stock markets are often a great place to invest. That’s because they allow you to own a portion of some of the largest companies in a country. But the value of stocks isn’t fixed. If your holding is in a solid company, it’s likely to become more valuable over time, despite short-term dips. But […]
Apply for the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator 2025
If you run a social enterprise that works to empower women economically or tackle climate-related concerns, here’s an opportunity you could consider exploring. The Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship is inviting social enterprises focused on these areas to apply for the accelerator program. Read more about Opportunities The Miller Center is a Silicon Valley-based […]
Top 10 Women in Nigeria’s Real Estate Industry
There’s no shortage of women in Nigeria’s real estate industry. At least that’s what you’d think if you were surveying marketers for projects and companies in the space. But if you look past the lower levels of the business, you’ll find that there aren’t nearly as many women working at the pinnacle of the […]
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Trainee Program 2025
Applications are open for the Eko Electricity Distribution Company Trainee Program (EDTP 2.0). The EKEDC is looking for Nigerian graduates who would like to work in the power sector. They are on the hunt for individuals who possess talent that could help the company achieve its aim of becoming the leading customer-centric power distribution […]
5 Venture Capital Firms that Fund Female-Led Startups in Nigeria
Female startup founders in Nigeria are in dire need of venture capital firms that will commit to funding them. Here’s why: Only 7% of African startups funded by investors in 2023 were led by women. In 2024, that percentage of Female-Led Startups fell to an abysmal 1%, with 5.5% going to founding teams comprising […]
How Marketers Should Address Consumers’ Data Privacy Concerns
The collection and use of consumer data is a big part of modern marketing. It makes the whole process of campaign planning, design, execution, and monitoring easier and more effective. It’s one of the reasons digital media delivers better Return on Ad Spend than many traditional channels. But with it comes Consumers’ Data Privacy concerns. […]