Issues and Challenges of the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria

Agriculture remains a major driver of economic growth in Nigeria. It is composed of four sub-sectors-- arable crops (including food crops), forestry (including tree crops), livestock (including poultry) and fishery. Agriculture contributed 41.5 per cent to GDP in 2008. The sector has continued its dominance in the economy, in terms of its size and contributions to the GOP.

How to Setup an Exam Preparatory Lesson Centre and make huge profits

Home lessons and tutorial classes has been a lucrative source of income in recent times. With the increasing number of examination and certification bodies, students take great advantages in extramural and tutorial classes to enhance their preparedness to their exam. In this article, I will show you how you can setup an exam preparatory lesson centre in your locality and make at least N5, 000 in two hours. This is a very simple business to start and can turn out to be a very successful venture if properly handled and coordinated.

How to Obtain a Loan from a Bank: 8 General Requirements

Getting loans from the bank is number one source of capital to finance your business. In this article, I will outline and explain the general requirements needed for a bank loan. Generally, if you need a loan from your bank to help finance your existing or new business, it is most likely your bank will require the following information:

13 Great Sources of Capital to Finance your Business

Money is the root of all business. In order to properly start and run your business, you will need some amount of capital. The amount depends on your needs and your goals. Your business plan will contain this information. It is vital to properly research your business to ensure its profitability before investing in it.

6 Great Steps to Research your Business

Business research provides greater insights, which help you discover hidden lucrative business ideas around you. Unfortunately, people venture into businesses without proper research to understand more about the idea. Less attention has been given to business research but proper business research can go a long way to

How to Start a Magazine Publishing Business in Nigeria and make Millions of Naira

I did not know about this business before, neither did I know that there is serious money in it until I became an Advertising Manager for a local business magazine “BizRip Magazine”. This magazine is not even popular, yet as an advert manager, I often realized nothing less that N800, 000 from adverts.  Imagine that the amount

How to Start Fruit Juice Business in Nigeria and Transform it into a Big Business Venture

Fruit juice is a nutritious food drink supplement, a rich source of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. It’s delicious and has universal appeal; hence it is always in high demand by both adults and children. Fruit juices are simply made from fresh fruits. In this article, I show you, with demonstrative language, how to start fruit juice business in Nigeria and transform it into a big business venture   

14 Proven Ways to Identify Top Lucrative Business Ideas

Business and entrepreneurship have played significant role in the lives of individuals, and have contributed towards the growth and development in economies over the world. The significant role of both small and big businesses have therefore, spurred individuals and government to design programs and approaches that are geared towards creating profitable business platforms. But how do big and small business players come up