Archives Tag: agriculture business in Nigeria

BUSINESS

Brands we Love: Babban Gona

April 19, 2022

When Kola Masha founded Babban Gona, the space for privately run agriculture focused on social enterprises wasn’t a thing. And millions of farmers had to go it alone in the tough, unstable Nigerian market. Farming in Nigeria is no light-weight occupation. While there’s always the potential to reap bountiful profits from it, the conditions are … Continue reading Brands we Love: Babban Gona

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Agriculture BUSINESS

Farmcrowdy Closes on Additional Seed Funding of $1 Million

April 19, 2022

Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first and leading digital agriculture platform which allows Nigerians to invest in agriculture, today announced that it has closed on additional seed funding of $1 million. This follows on from the company’s initial investments of $1 million in 2017. International investors Cox Enterprisesand Techstars, along with local investor Ajayi Solutions have participated in the round … Continue reading Farmcrowdy Closes on Additional Seed Funding of $1 Million

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Agriculture

Nigeria’s Top Agricultural Exports

April 19, 2022

If you’re considering trying your hands on the export business, this article may help you make an informed decision as to what exactly you should be exporting. In December, the National Bureau of Statistics released its Trade Intensity Index Report for the third quarter (Q3) of 2016. The 17-page document contains export and import data … Continue reading Nigeria’s Top Agricultural Exports

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Agriculture Business Profiles

Business Profile: Farmcrowdy.com

April 19, 2022

Agriculture is the oldest business on earth but it seems the least penetrated by technology especially in Africa. Also, when it comes to investment, access to capital is an issue for the local farmers who own large expanse of land but lack adequate finance to cultivate them. Introducing Nigeria’s first digital agriculture platform, Farmcrowdy.com, a … Continue reading Business Profile: Farmcrowdy.com

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BUSINESS Opinion

Curiosity: A Simple Thing That Can Change the Face of Our Economy

April 19, 2022

The recent rambling in the public space about how the CBN’s policies are stifling SMEs is a testament to how the lack of curiosity may be depriving Nigerians – and maybe the black race – of real progress. A popular thought is, if you want to keep anything a secret from black people, put it … Continue reading Curiosity: A Simple Thing That Can Change the Face of Our Economy

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