How to Avoid Startup Failures

Failure is common in the startup world, but it’s not inevitable. Many mistakes can be avoided with the right mindset, planning, and execution. Here are practical steps to help your startup survive and grow: Before investing heavily, test if people actually want your product. Run surveys, launch a minimum viable product (MVP), or offer trials….

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Smart Ways to Sell Real Estate in Nigeria (and to Diaspora Buyers Too)

Smart Ways to Sell Real Estate in Nigeria (and to Diaspora Buyers Too)

If you’re into property sales in Nigeria, you already know it’s not just about “listing and waiting.” Buyers want trust, proof, and lifestyle value. Whether you’re targeting locals in Lagos, Abuja, or Nigerians abroad, here are practical strategies to boost your sales. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and even Twitter (X) are goldmines for real estate. Don’t…

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Top Export Opportunities in 2025

High-Value Cash Crops Cocoa, cashew nuts, sesame seeds, coffee, and ginger have huge global demand. Adding value through processing—such as turning cocoa into chocolate or sesame seeds into oil—boosts profits significantly. Horticultural Products Fresh fruits like mangoes, pineapples, and avocados, as well as vegetables like chili peppers and okra, are in high demand in Europe…

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“Exporting for Profit: How Agribusiness Can Earn Big in Foreign Exchange in 2025”

The global demand for agricultural products is at an all-time high, presenting a golden opportunity for farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs to expand into export markets. Beyond feeding local populations, agriculture has become a major source of foreign exchange earnings, driving economic growth and creating wealth. Why Exporting Agricultural Products is Profitable Exporting allows agribusinesses to…

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“10 Profitable Agribusiness Ideas to Start in 2025″

Agriculture is no longer just about farming; it has become a multi-billion-dollar industry powered by innovation, technology, and global demand for food and raw materials. In 2025, agribusiness offers diverse opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to create wealth while contributing to food security. Here are 10 profitable agribusiness ideas you can explore. Modern greenhouse farming…

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“Top Funding Option for startups and small businesses”

Accessing funding for a business can be done through multiple channels, depending on your stage of growth, business model, and financial needs. Here are the main options: • Traditional financing from banks or credit unions.• Options include:• Term Loans (fixed repayment schedule).• Lines of Credit (flexible borrowing limit).• Requires a strong business plan, good credit,…

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4 Coping Strategies For Individuals & Households on how to Navigate Inflation in Nigeria

Real assets: Consider investing in real estate, precious metals (like gold), or tangible commodities these often outperform inflation . Diversify portfolios: Spread out investments across equities, bonds, REITs, mutual funds—mixing asset types helps mitigate inflation’s bite . Inflation-linked securities: Sovereign Sukuk bonds (from the federal government) adjust with CPI, helping keep real value intact ….

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Which insurance stock is currently a better investment, Cornerstone or Mansard?

In 2025, the NGX Insurance Index, which tracks 15 of the sector’s most capitalized and liquid players, has surged by 82% YtD, second only to the Consumer Goods Index and far ahead of the broader market’s 37% YtD gain. Companies riding this wave include AXA Mansard Insurance and Cornerstone Insurance Plc.AXA Mansard’s market value has risen by 101% year to far, to N148.5 billion, making it the NGX’s third-most valuable insurance stock.Cornerstone has grown 78% year to date to a market capitalization of N116 billion, placing fourth in the category.These improvements have generated strong real returns for investors. Beyond the price increase, the important question…

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