How to Invest in Commercial Papers in Nigeria and Reap High Returns
Are you looking for a relatively low-risk investment that could deliver high returns? One of the best options of this kind is commercial papers. With yields of up to 24% on offer from some of the country’s most stable large-scale businesses, they have become a favourite for smart investors. If you’d like to tap […]
10 Small Business Ideas for Nigerian Music Enthusiasts
The Nigerian music industry is thriving. Its top acts are gaining a following globally. And the local scene presents an interesting mix of genres and cultural influences. The Afrobeats style reigns supreme, but regional preferences also exist. There are a lot of business ideas for Nigerian music enthusiasts who can help the various parts […]
5 Things You Should Know about Property Taxes in Nigeria
Property owners in Nigeria are required to pay tax to the government for building, renting, and selling real estate assets. They may also be taxed for the sole reason that they contribute to the government’s infrastructure spending. If you are a landlord or aspire to be one, you need to know the various property […]
Top 5 Nigerian Mutual Funds You Can Invest In Right Now
If you’re seriously considering investing today, you have a lot of options to choose from. There are government bonds and treasury bills, stocks and ETFs, commercial papers, real estate, and private equity, just to name a few. But have you ever considered Nigerian mutual funds as a viable investment? You could achieve impressive returns […]
Why MTN is Building a Streaming Platform to Rival Netflix, Showmax, Others
MTN, Africa’s biggest telecommunications company, says it’s lining up a streaming platform for the continent’s market for entertainment. Its disclosure indicates that it will be partnering with Syamedia, a UK-based video technology provider, to actualise the plan. Read more about Entertainment When it goes live, the streaming service will cater to mobile and fibre […]
Trump Tariffs: How Nigerian SMEs Can Use the AfCFTA to Weather an Economic Storm
The tariffs recently imposed on international goods by the United States have sparked fears of a slowdown in global trade. Nigeria, which has been hit with a 14% tax on its exports to the US, is bound to be affected by such a development. At this stage, businesses all over the world are bracing […]
10 PropTech Startup Ideas for Nigerian Entrepreneurs in 2025
Real estate is one of Nigeria’s biggest sectors, employing tens of thousands of people and contributing trillions of naira to the country’s economy each year. But there are numerous challenges within its domain that need to be addressed. And these issues present Nigerian entrepreneurs with potential PropTech startup ideas to bring to life. Read […]
Applications Open for the PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Program 2025
Applications are currently open for the PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship. This opportunity is open to African early-career scientists who study past global changes. The goal of the program is to build knowledge of the past and promote paleoscience in Africa. If you are a PhD student or a postdoctoral researcher at an African […]
How Nigerian E-Commerce Businesses Can Adapt to Trump Tariffs
On Wednesday, April 2, US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on most of his country’s trade partners. Nigeria wasn’t left out, as it got hit with a 14% tax on all of its exports to the United States. Now, Nigerian ecommerce businesses, like many of their counterparts elsewhere in the world, are thinking hard […]
6 Best Cities to Raise a Family in Nigeria
What are the best cities to raise a family in Nigeria? That’s a question you’ll ask if you’re concerned about the quality of life that you, your wife or husband, and your children should have. It’s worth considering for people who are open to moving long distances if that’s what it takes to settle […]
Nigerian Startups Raised Over $100 Million in the First Quarter of 2025
African startups secured $460 million in the period January to March 2025. This number was basically the result of deals involving players from a handful of countries on the continent. Nigerian startups had over $100 million of the sum. Read more about Business However, observers of the ecosystem note that Africa’s fundraises were somewhat […]
The Pulitzer Centre Africa Climate and Environment Micro Grants 2025
The Pulitzer Centre says it is now accepting proposals for its Africa Climate and Environment (ACE) Micro Grants, which are aimed at supporting local environmental movements on the continent. Through the program, young professionals and communities will be engaged on themes like deforestation, the preservation of aquatic environments, and the impact of climate change […]
10 Digital Marketing Tools Every Online Business in Nigeria Should Have
The internet has provided an incredible opportunity for businesses of all sizes to reach millions of potential customers across the world. But because its environment is radically different from the in-person world, marketers have had to adapt to it. One way they’re doing this is by utilising digital marketing tools. Read more about Business […]
The SLINGSHOT 2025 Deep-Tech Startup Competition
Agorize, a global innovation management platform, is organising the SLINGSHOT 2025 competition for deep-tech startups. If you are innovating through a startup in any part of the world, you are invited to enter this contest. The reward is a share of a $2 million grant pool. Read more about Grants Domains within which entrants […]
10 Rules of Investing for Nigerians who want to Build Wealth
Humans have been investing in things for thousands of years. In that time, we’ve amassed a lot of knowledge about growing wealth and preserving it. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of even the most basic investment principles. This article, which lays out rules of investing for Nigerians, seeks to change that. Read more about […]
Top 6 Nigerian Personal Finance YouTubers in 2025
A growing number of people want to improve their relationship with money. They realise that unless they become prudent with their funds, they won’t build or preserve wealth. So they’re consuming personal finance content and applying the principles and tips they learn to their lives. One source of this kind of advice is Nigerian […]