SHIPPERS GUIDE

By Foluke Akinmoladun, Managing Director, Trizon Law Chambers Third party ship managers are managers of commercial shipping activities that fall into any of the categories of ship management, but is not the owner of the ship being managed. A third-party …

Shea butter, also known as karite butter, is a natural fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree found in sub-Saharan Africa. Shea butter has been used for centuries as a skin and hair moisturizer, cooking oil, and medicinal …

Sesame Data from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has shown that there is an untapped estimated $170m Sesame seed market globally and with Nigerian Sesame seed in high demand globally, it is a major export market. Nigeria produces over …

Nigeria is one of the largest producers and exporters of cashew nuts in the world, exporting to more than 54 countries around the globe. Many cashew nuts dealers opt for the nuts from Nigeria because of the quality and many …

Catfish Aside from poultry, another hugely popular protein source amongst Nigerians is catfish. The high demand and consumption of this fish have made the business very profitable if well-managed. Catfish farming has become one of the fastest-growing areas of animal …

Cattle farming business involves the rearing of Cattle for commercial purposes. It is a very profitable business that anyone can get into and make money. While it is very profitable, it can be a little bit capital-intensive. Cattle is a …

Palm oil makes up nearly 50 percent of edible oils consumed worldwide. Apart from being a popular ingredient in Nigerian food (especially soups, stews, and pottage), palm oil is the most versatile of any plant product. As much as it …

In 2022, Nigeria, a Western African nation surrounded by Benin, Chad, Cameroon and Niger shipped US$63.3 billion worth of exported products around the world. That dollar amount reflects a 19.7% uptick from $52.9 billion recorded in 2018. Year over year, …

In a world driven by innovation, it is no longer about having the best product but about coming up with products that people will buy. There are several ways to make money from your business, and one of the most …

In entrepreneurship, there’s a lot involved in creating value and finding business opportunities. As entrepreneurs, we need various business support services to succeed, and offering these services can even turn us into successful entrepreneurs ourselves. Business support services refer to …

The benefits of blogging are many for business owners who want to grow their businesses and reach a wider audience. One of the most evident benefits of blogging is that it makes your business at the top of the mind …

 Agribusiness is much more than just farming the land or rearing animals. Many agribusinesses buy or sell their products directly to farmers, but other types of agribusinesses provide services that keep farmers in business. The agricultural business section in Nigeria …

  Starting Groundnuts Export Business Groundnuts, a staple food for many developing countries, deserves a closer look as an export commodity. Less than 6% of the world groundnut crop is traded internationally, with export sales averaging close to US$ 1 …

As new governors and old ones in many states begin their new tenure today, Ngozi-Okonjo Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has asked the governors to look inward to ensure the sustainability of their states. She stated that …

  There are some products called EEE (essential for everybody every day) products. Soap is one of them and that’s why you will never be wrong by starting a liquid soap business. Normally, the best business to invest in is …

Malaria is one of the top killing illnesses on the soil of Africa. Millions of lives are lost to Malaria disease every year on our continent. Mosquitoes transmit the malaria parasites by biting. When an infected mosquito bites a person, …

Rice Production in Nigeria Rice production in Nigeria is largely produced by peasant farmers that produce rice mainly for their consumption and have little or none left for sales. The rice produced by the peasant farmers is most times not …

  Cassava farming in Nigeria has increased tremendously over the years with the increasing use of cassava products not only as food items (garri, fufu, amala, bread, abacha) but also we can derive the following from cassava: alcohol, glucose, animal …

We are already in the month of December to usher in the Christmas holiday. Unlike other religious holidays observed in the world, Christmas is exceptional because it takes place at the end of the year and also leads into a …

  Aquaculture business is a lucrative business worth venturing so long as you have the skills to groom the venture. In a country like Nigeria, venturing into small scale fish pond business to service your community, friends and referrals can …