7 Lucrative Agribusiness Opportunities Nigerians Can Invest In
5th April 2025
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 … Continue reading 7 Lucrative Agribusiness Opportunities Nigerians Can Invest In
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 … Continue reading The NLNG Prize for Science 2025: Win $100,000 in Award Money
10 Signs that 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 … Continue reading 10 Signs that Your Business Idea is Scalable
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 … Continue reading How to Invest in Farmland in Nigeria and Make Passive Income
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 … Continue reading The Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship for EdTech and Future of Work Entrepreneurs
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 … Continue reading How US President Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect Nigeria’s Economy
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 … Continue reading How to Set Up a Venture Capital Firm in Nigeria
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 … Continue reading Apply for the GT Bank Management Trainee Program 2025
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 … Continue reading 10 Programs that Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
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, … Continue reading Top 10 Financial Products for Nigerian Women
What You Should Do When the Stock Market Crashes
4th April 2025
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 … Continue reading What You Should Do When the Stock Market Crashes
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 … Continue reading Apply for the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator 2025
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 … Continue reading Top 10 Women in Nigeria’s Real Estate Industry
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Trainee Program 2025
3rd April 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 … Continue reading The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Trainee Program 2025
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 … Continue reading 5 Venture Capital Firms that Fund Female-Led Startups in Nigeria
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. … Continue reading How Marketers Should Address Consumers’ Data Privacy Concerns
Apply for the UAC Foods Graduate Trainee Program 2025
UAC Foods is currently accepting applications from young Nigerians who want to get trained with it, as the start of their career journey in the country’s FMCG industry. If you are interested in working in the space in which UAC Foods is active, apply to them for a place in their Graduate Trainee Program. … Continue reading Apply for the UAC Foods Graduate Trainee Program 2025
Startup Advice from 10 of Nigeria’s Leading Entrepreneurs and Investors
24th March 2025
Building a business in Nigeria is no walk in the park. There may be opportunities for growth and making a positive impact, but even the most enterprising individuals struggle to take advantage of them. The economic terrain is fraught with challenges. Unless you get startup advice from people who have operated in the environment … Continue reading Startup Advice from 10 of Nigeria’s Leading Entrepreneurs and Investors
Startup Funding Available via the UNICEF Venture Fund for FemTech Solutions
The UNICEF Venture Fund is inviting applications from startups delivering solutions to improve women’s and girl’s socioeconomic conditions. It particularly wants to hear from ventures that are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve challenges in healthcare and service delivery that primarily or disproportionately affect females. Read more about Opportunities Under this program, up to $100,000 … Continue reading Startup Funding Available via the UNICEF Venture Fund for FemTech Solutions
10 Facts about Women in Nigeria’s Labour Force
Women make up almost half of Nigeria’s labour force. Yet they face significant challenges to thriving in their businesses and workplaces. Often, those obstacles are socio-cultural. But they may also be economic. Despite this reality, women in Nigeria’s labour force are helping to sustain and grow the Nigerian economy. Read more about Women Progress … Continue reading 10 Facts about Women in Nigeria’s Labour Force
Top 7 Female Venture Capitalists Investing in Nigerian Startups
In Nigeria, there’s been some effort to encourage greater female participation in tech. However, underrepresentation remains a challenge in the industry. Female founders only received 2% of funding for African startups in 2024. Many observers believe that if we had more female venture capitalists, funding levels for women in tech would be much higher. … Continue reading Top 7 Female Venture Capitalists Investing in Nigerian Startups
6 Trends that will Shape the Future of Marketing in Nigeria
Marketing is changing fast. New technologies are steering planning and execution in interesting directions. The consumer population is atomizing and demanding greater regard for the individual. Information overload and shortening attention spans are throwing age-old rule books out the window. In short, the future of marketing in Nigeria is shaping up to be very … Continue reading 6 Trends that will Shape the Future of Marketing in Nigeria
Apply for the Google Hustle Academy Business Bootcamp 2025 for SMEs
23rd March 2025
The Google Hustle Academy is now open to applications from entrepreneurs. This five-day boot camp is designed for small businesses in Africa and is intended to help them build future-proof structures and operations. If you would like to learn ways to ground your enterprise more firmly for continual success, you may want to apply … Continue reading Apply for the Google Hustle Academy Business Bootcamp 2025 for SMEs
Apply for the Antler in Nigeria Startup Residency Program for Entrepreneurs
20th March 2025
Applications are open for the Antler in Nigeria Startup Residency Program. This program is being organized for aspiring entrepreneurs with potentially high-impact business ideas; founders who haven’t raised capital yet; and persons who have just begun building their venture. If you belong to any of these categories and you’re looking for technical support, partnerships, … Continue reading Apply for the Antler in Nigeria Startup Residency Program for Entrepreneurs
Why Quality Housing in Nigeria is Expensive, and How to Make it More Affordable
Quality housing in Nigeria is mostly out of the reach of the regular citizen. This problem is pronounced in major urban centres. A majority of people in those locations are either forced to live in substandard spaces, or worse, find their abode in slums. For many, this issue has worsened in the past few … Continue reading Why Quality Housing in Nigeria is Expensive, and How to Make it More Affordable
The Power of Community: How Small Businesses Can Win with Collaboration
Most businesses are so preoccupied with fending off competitors that they neglect the power of partnerships. But there’s evidence that working with people or other organizations with which you have shared an interest could benefit you. Here, we’ll take a look at how small businesses can win with collaboration. Read more about Business But … Continue reading The Power of Community: How Small Businesses Can Win with Collaboration
10 AI Business Ideas for Aspiring Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Some say that Artificial Intelligence will transform humanity like no other technological invention before it has ever done. Others think it’s not as big a deal as its promoters assume. Whatever your position on the matter, one thing is undeniable: the technology is having an impact; so much so that we now have AI … Continue reading 10 AI Business Ideas for Aspiring Nigerian Entrepreneurs
8 Types of Investments to Help You Grow Your Wealth in Nigeria
Are you thinking about ways to build and preserve your wealth as a Nigerian? It’s something that many have begun to consider recently, partly due to rampant inflation. There are indeed several types of investments you can choose from. Some of them will require that you devote time and attention to managing them. Others … Continue reading 8 Types of Investments to Help You Grow Your Wealth in Nigeria
Investing in ETFs in Nigeria: A Simple Guide
If you are new to investing in the financial markets, you might be looking for the most efficient and cost-effective ways to win at it. Here’s a suggestion: think about how to invest in ETFs. In fact, these assets are probably the best option for the newbie, who isn’t skilled at navigating the complexities … Continue reading Investing in ETFs in Nigeria: A Simple Guide
Beyond Limits: 10 Nigerian Women in Business
19th March 2025
This month, the world marks International Women’s Month. Discussions and debates will be had about the current state of the fight for gender equality. Amid these conversations, things will be said of the many accomplishments of Nigerian women in business. Read more Women There’s recently been an increase in the number of Nigerian Women … Continue reading Beyond Limits: 10 Nigerian Women in Business