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Do you know that the export business is worth over $102,878,499,707 and that is just the statistics for 2014 alone contributing over 10.66% of the total GDP of Nigeria? Export can contribute and how lucrative it is if you are …

Although mushroom farming isn’t as popular as snail farming or fish farming in Nigeria, it does hold its own unique prospects in Nigeria and affords opportunities for export. Even though Nigeria has a climate that favours the natural growth of …

Investing in agriculture is always a good idea and ginger farming is probably the best option available in Nigeria. This is because you earn money by selling ginger on the local market and you can take your business to the …

Shippers Guide is the learning page of MMS Plus newspaper. Here we answer the five W’s and H of several issues in the shipping industry. This week’s edition of Shippers’ Guide expounds on the requirements in choosing the right shipping …

The security of the oceans is paramount for the humanity. Indeed, oceans are not only important as the platform on which is performed the transport of 90% of goods that sustains the world economy but they provide resources of various …

Shippers Guide is the learning page of MMS Plus newspaper. Here we answer the five W’s and H of several issues in the shipping industry. In this article, we will address how to identify a drowning person; different types of …

Ferries Ferries are types of boats which are very commonly found in areas where the main modem of transportation happens through water. In such areas, ferries are used not just to transport passengers from one shore to another but to …

LOBSTER FARMING Commercial lobster farming is becoming very popular day by day and it’s a very profitable business. Among all the highly-priced marine crustacean, lobsters are larger in size. A mature lobster weights between 250 to 400 grams. Lobster farming …

With heavy thunderstorms you will often find lightning. Lightning on the water can bring life-threatening circumstances. For your safety and the safety of others aboard your vessel, this week’s edition of Shippers’ Guide is publishing this article on lightning protection …

This week’s edition of Shippers’ Guide examines boating, as a recreational sport that has been around for over 300 years. During this time many customs and traditions have been developed in order to help relieve the natural stress that comes …

Shippers Guide is the learning page of MMS Plusnewspaper. Here we answer the five W’s and H of several issues in the shipping industry. This week’s edition focuses on the nitty-gritty of hides and skin business in Nigeria as well …

Snail farming in Nigeria is considered to be one of the most lucrative agribusiness you can start with low capital. Yet, it is one of the most neglected animal rearing business in these countries. Snail farming provides one of the …

When you consider the fact that Nigeria is the second largest consumer of sugar in Africa, then you’d know that the market for sugarcane farming can be very lucrative. Currently, Nigeria has the largest sugar refining plant in Africa yet …

“Bee keeping/honey production is one agricultural business that you don’t wait to sell your product; before you produce buyers are already queued up to pick it off you. And wild honey does not get spoilt; it can stay for years …

Europe is the largest market for dried mushrooms and fungi in the world, representing around 30% of total world imports in value. Large importing markets such as Germany, France, Italy and Poland offer opportunities for developing country exporters. Opportunities can …

Avocado commonly referred to as the African Pear has the potential for fostering Nigeria’s industrial growth. The fruit also known as “green gold” for the high prices it fetches can generate foreign exchange in large volume annually. But despite an …

An increase in every society’s population demands an equal rise in the food supply. Nigeria’’s population is constantly growing, and so, necessitates a continuous expansion of its food sources to meet the health and dietary needs of the people living …

Barr. (Mrs.) Jean Chiazor Anishere is the Principal Counsel, JEAN CHIAZOR & CO. Legal Practitioners, Notary Public & Arbitrators. She is also the President of African Women In Maritime (WIMAFRICA) Nigeria. Recently she delivered this paper at the 2nd Edition …

When the word “exporting” is mentioned to some Nigerians who are seeking means of making money or investing to yield returns, they back off! Having this mindset that it is for a particular stratum of individuals in business! The Agricultural …

As part of events to mark Children’s Day celebration, the Deputy Comptroller (Enforcement) Dera Nnadi represented the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tin Can Island Port Command, Lagos presented a paper at the Vow Ventures 2018 Children’s Day Ocean Ambassadors programme …