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…
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…
Financial analysis helps investors evaluate the value, performance, and risks of an investment before committing money. It goes bey”ond surface-level numbers to reveal a company’s true financial health. By analyzing revenue growth, profit margins, and cash flow, investors can determine if a company is financially strong enough to deliver good returns. Example: Comparing two companies…
Highlight why digital marketing is essential for small businesses and startups. Emphasize that effective strategies don’t always require a big budget. Use free tools like Google Search Console, Ubersuggest, or Yoast SEO. Focus on long-tail keywords for better ranking with less competition. Ensure your site is mobile-friendly and fast-loading. Create blog posts, infographics, or videos…
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,…
customers to question quality. volume, and profitability.
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 ….
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…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that Petrobras, the state-owned oil behemoth of Brazil, is seeking new avenues in Nigeria’s upstream sector, focusing particularly on deepwater and ultra-deep-water ventures. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, NNPCL stated that its Executive Vice-President for Upstream, Udy Ntia, engaged with Petrobras…
The Federal Government has said that many federal workers cannot access its housing loan schemes because their salaries are already burdened by deductions from multiple loans taken from commercial lenders. Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, Hajiya Salamatu Ahmed, made this known at the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarterly Forum with Union Leaders,…
