stpat1:

We have to educate ourselves cos no one knows it all

I just called the numbers you listed above. Send me an email if you can.

feelamong:


Nice one bro! Just incase there is anyone on this forum that has a good business plan and want finance to purchase an equipment for lease. You can holla me cos my friend's coy is actually interetsed in financing such deals at a good interets rate!

What kind of finance does your friends company does rather that equipment? Are they involved in mortgage? Email me your address and phone number provided their service is genuine and transparent.

2sexy: Bros, I just dey o. Missed u sha. Xmas? I just hung out wit a few friends.

Yeah I am back in states. Email me when you are chanced. I must have lost most phone numbers you can text me again cos I got new phone

2sexy: bros, Merry Xmas. Glad you stopped by cos I thought u were home and sent a text to your number. If you sync your ur US number, please check it out.

Regards to your family.

I retrieve my messages from all over the world, although it does cost a fortune doing that. Email is the best bet to reach me for now though. How are you enjoying your Christmas in benin? Any ways stay blessed .

@Poster a wise man would not seek a meaningful investment advise from known fraudsters Haven like nairaland.com. I would suggest you stop asking people that can barely eat three square meals such questions. This is the same country every other block has a church..... SMH

Brilliant write up yet it attracted few response, another reason an outsider would rather be friends with Dogs that Naijas

Honestly I thought this thread died a natural death when all I saw on the month of November were spammers advertising their business. Its nice to see the buzz coming back. I just read of the meeting held december 16th, how was it if I may ask? I have been out of country vacationing and I hope to get involved when I am situated. @stpia or Patrick good information you are sharing on here. We should meet when I am in naija cos I may need advice on leasing of equipments to private companies. Guys lets know how the meeting went?

2sexy: Bro, how far. Thank God you have confirmed what I just said. Only a few Uni in the US offer this progragm.

I am good my guy. How are things with you

Wrong thread

Great thread. Nigerians in the US that are undecided on what major to focus in for masters should embrace Analytics with speed. Four universities offer this program in the US for masters as i type and I am currently enrolled in USF masters program. Myself and one other Nigerian girl are the only Africans in such program in USF, I would like to see more of us . Data mining is the future and companies pay close to 140k salary for newly grad. I doubt if Nigeria is there yet but if our generation will be the ones that will use such tools I will be morethan happy to contribute to see it grow.....Happy Thanksgiving peeps.

Those readers that wish to start transport business and have the money to purchase newer buses, I have a biz niche on transportation for you. It's gonna be Intra Lagos route only.

Jerri: A big thank you to everyone! Most of your replies made me laugh so much after such a difficult Tuesday . I truly appreciate. I'm a little shy of few months to rounding up, so am 97% excited! Now, it was a hassle getting me to come do the service at all and I'm currently holding a cursade to encourage others to come get it done as we never know what tomorrow holds.
On a more serious note, it's not been a glorious experience being home for my service year as i sometimes completely feel laid back and kinda weary about policies and how things are done here but I
realize that we are all different and I aso see a lot of opportunities in the Nigerian market. Thanks "Pacemaker", I will lean towards your advice and the wonderful ones I have received.
God knows - no more banking for me (in my opinion, #1 career to mess with the head if you are with a company
that is trying so hard to be #1 and nothing else matters but bottomline). With that said and armed with all everyone has said, I feel more intune with reality and hope to provide updates in a couple of months if God willing.
Thanks once again

What was your major, if I may ask? Some one raised a critical question, which were 401k ,pension....Are you willing to sacrifice those and suffer the consequence later on in life?I do believe you understand the cost of health care in states for non insured? Nigeria is a consumer market and that's why Chinese and Indians
flood the country with all kinds of consumer goods.
While you are in Nigeria, apply for companies like google, Microsoft, Cisco these companies may have good retirement benefit for their Nigeria based employees. I would like to do my NYSC just for the experience, also but.......
My aunt is 82 years old, she has been in the US for 25 baby sitting all her grand kids, ask her to move back
to Nigeria she will insult you. Check rigzone for foreign jobs also .

Jerri: Hello, this question is directed to all foreign trained graduates, who have come home for the National Youth Service,

Question: What decisions have you made for life after your service year, i.e., are you going back abroad or will you rather secure a job here in Nigeria? The reason why I'm asking is this, I'm finding it so difficult making my mind up on staying back and getting a job here though I'm fully aware of the global economy and job situation abroad and of course in Nigeria too. I completed my graduate studies before coming home for my service and have worked for several years with the retail and banking sector in Europe and N. America. I hold a dual citizenship (just in case you wonder what my options are). I just feel I will benefit from other opinions....shoot I feel my brain has been so fired lately!

Thanks for your time.....

The US economy is rebounding but at a slow pace. If you insist on been patriotic by serving your motherland, I would advise you come back to states and then apply to companies you know have branches in Nigeria and other African countries. That way you can work you transfer back to Nigeria, if employed. Oil career post jobs located in Nigeria often by companies based in Houston and Oklahoma. I have friends that made such moves as employees for Mobile, Chevron and SHELL. Listen to those that are based in Nigeria, it ain't easy as people may make you think. I have spent time in Nigeria and the only reasons that will warrant my relocating is if I become a consultant to a foreign company out there in business data architecture.

dguvnur: In generating sound business ideas, the ideas need not be exceptionally brilliant, what you need watch out for are as follow -

(a) What do people want that has not been given to them?

(b) What has been given but poorly served. The way to start making money is to offer people better product or services than they have now.

read more @ www..com

I don't normally click links on nairaland cos I may not know what kind of virus is out there waiting to prey my Laptop. I applaud your post on biz ideas. Great article on your site

miqos02:
Oga FYI I am self employed,and can't you discuss issues without insulting people?

Please highlight where I insulted you? Are you calling this insult "I would advise you do some research or stick to making money for your employers"?. Mind you, I am not self employed for now, I am making money for my employers and hope to branch off soon....I hope you saw reactions from other bloggers?

eleven:

I think in choosing a business one needs to consider the culture of the people and the environment.

Pacemaker's idea on cloth rentals will work more for native and traditional attires in the western and eastern part of Nigeria. You can further develop it to costume rentals for upcoming actors and actresses.

It can also go with other rentals like chairs, table, drums, pots, plates, cutlery and canopy rentals

One thing I have learn about business is that you can never know the full opportunities involved until you run it.

Thanks

miqos02:
No friend u got me wrong,pacemaker gave 3biz ideas and I picked out the one on cloth rentals.let me ask u a question can u rent a shirt or trouser to an event?

Wise ones saw potential and growth in this idea. I would advise you do some research or stick to making money for your employers.www.renttherunaway.com is a company that started with nothing, owned by two female former college students turned millionaires.

zicoamani:
I think this kind of niche will work out if properly planned because the location of the business will determine the feasibility and viability of the project. as u said that entrepreneurs are risk taker and bearer, but some are not ready to bear the risk involve. Thanks bro for your all your contributions so far.may God continue to increase your knowledge.

Thanks my brother. One thing I noticed in quite a few number of Nigerians home and abroad is the act of "get rich quick scheme". Patience is virtue they say. Everyone wants to be rich but don't want to put the time. I hope some one will see all what I wrote and give testimony on how he/she utilized it.

miqos02:
This is not about mindset guy but what is obtainable in nigeria.have u heard the word'AKUBE' before.

Of course you have to weigh the Caliber of customers you have . I played Polo in Nigeria back then and I know for sure the guys and girls I hung out with will patronize my business while they spread the words amongst friends. Such business can be capital intensive and Carter to high end clients....Aristos...lol

miqos02:
This is not about mindset guy but what is obtainable in nigeria.have u heard the word'AKUBE' before.

Few years ago some Thomas said GSM phone service was fallacy, the same Thomas said ATM card won't work in Nigeria. Anyways, pay me and I will write a business plan for you on this idea just to prove you wrong and if you are right, I will reimburse you all your money plus time wasted. This is not rocket science, those same boys and girls that pop champaign in clubs in Nigeria will patronize this service. If I could rent an LV bag worth $1400 for N10,000 for that much publicized event as seen on Bella Naija , why won't I
do it ? I know for sure, my people love Efizzy.

sparklebug: @pacemaker that reply was really funny! I've read tru dis thread and found your suggestions inspiring.
I'm currently upgrading from a full time housewife to a business owner.selling kids clothing n I'm trying to create a niche for me by focusin on brand names as our market is currently saturated with low quality items.
Keep the flag flying and wishing everyone a lovely weekend!!

Thanks my dear sister, sometimes we wonder why some people choose to be poor in that country. kids clothes are the way to go if you have trusted buyers. If you have family members in States, you can start buying clothes through them. I did that as a trial after my relative convinced me to be sending children's wears to her,the result was......(fill in the blank) hint: Psquare ft May D.....lol
What about children monitor, used in watching new born while he/she is sleeping? Parents can monitor their child through their cell phone while at work or if the child is in separate room from theirs.Although, this device is not cheap.I am thinking of importing B.r.e.a.s.t milk enhancer to Nigeria for mothers having difficulty pumping milk for their child, I will only do that if a wholesaler is willing to split the cost.

miqos02: bros this is a nice idea but it wont work because people will force the biz owner to close by not returning the rented items

Entrepreneurs are risk takers. If everyone has your mindset,we will still be using two stones to light fire while Gorillas watch and laugh at us in the jungle...

University planning consultants-or some call them educational consultants or University admissions or JAMB/GCE aid consulting professionals-offer a wide array of valuable services to students and their parents. For instance, they help steer students during their secondary school days to the academic that will increase their chances of being admitted into the University of their choice. They help them wade through the mounds of paperwork necessary to apply for both admission into Uni and filling their Jamb/GCE forms and they make sure the forms are submitted on time. Think about such biz that requires no capital but you get payed for your efforts.

Majority of fashioners in Nigeria sell clothes, why not create a niche from such venture by doing something similar but with a different approach? If you have the Capital and you live in a big city like Lagos, Owerri,Port harcourt and Abuja where there are college students and party goers, I would suggest you open a clothing rental shop, where people will come and rent your designers clothes or traditional clothes for one fourth of the price or lesser that you purchased the clothes they are renting. Such business will be beneficial to those that wishes to have a particular high end designers bags and clothes for a special occasion but can not afford the cost of buying it.

These examples illustrate a general truth about business opportunity: The true opportunity may not be apparent at the outset. Niches exist in every broad category, and your job as an entrepreneur is to figure out what they are and whether they offer a profitable business opportunity.

For those of you looking for business ideas with little or no capital to start, I would suggest you start an organization business. A lot of people in Nigeria have much junks in their home and don't know what to do about it. This is where you come in to prove your expertise by helping them remove their junks and help in organizing their homes. Another business Idea one can start with little capital is Carpet(Rug) cleaning, specialize in cleaning carpet only and not the entire home. I hope these ideas help some one.....Cheers

El Matteo:
You seem τ̅☺ personalize this thread α̲̅πϑ anything đα̲̅τ̲̅ does not fit into ΰя own idea, U̶̲̥̅̊ want τ̅☺ throw away. What we Α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ planning on this thread is bigger than either u or ♍ε̲̣̣̣̥ so I will appreciate if u stop talking about ΰя own personal plans F̶̲̅Õ̳͡я̅ this thread. Everyone is allowed τ̅☺ share his/her own idea whether or not if fits into ΰя own plans.
ĐΑ̲̅Τ̲̅ U SO MUCH HATE EBOOKS DOESN'T MEAN OTHERS SHOULD. Some ebooks have helped ♍ε̲̣̣̣̥ α̲̅πϑ can help others τ̅☺ so if u detest it so much, u can
just be silent on †ђε issue α̲̅πϑ allow those đα̲̅τ̲̅ can gain from it do.
You said u aren't BEGGING Τ̅☺ BE HELPED but u Α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ here τ̅☺ encourage †ђε youths. It is only he who thinks he knows it all đα̲̅τ̲̅ will talk like đα̲̅τ̲̅. No matter ΰя level or status, some amount of humility will do. We Α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ all here τ̅☺ gain from one another α̲̅πϑ do not expect đα̲̅τ̲̅
someone will force his/her ideas down our throats. So don't see anybody as inferior in any way. U̶̲̥̅̊ av never seen ♍ε̲̣̣̣̥ or many others on this forum so don't judge us.astly, u Α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ always quick τ̅☺ say Nigerians Α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ this α̲̅πϑ đα̲̅τ̲̅ and it seems τ̅☺ u, Nigeria is synonymous τ̅☺ everything bad. I just can't help ask myself if truly u Α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ a Nigerian. We may av our own issues in Nigeria but that doesn't make us all bad. Many of us Α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ striving
τ̅☺ leave a better legacy F̶̲̅Õ̳͡я̅ our children α̲̅πϑ posterity α̲̅πϑ τ̅☺ create ideas đα̲̅τ̲̅ will liberate many others. Đα̲̅τ̲̅ I am still in this country unlike u doesn't mean I don't av opportunities τ̅☺ leave but rather I want τ̅☺ use my God given potentials τ̅☺ impart many in my homeland α̲̅πϑ make this country a better place so đα̲̅τ̲̅
less people will be seeking Visas τ̅☺ leave this blessed country.
Once again, no hard feelings.
Let this forum be what it is- a forum, where everyone is free τ̅☺ share his or her own opinions α̲̅πϑ ideas freely without fear or fervor.

You sound very insecure and off point, honestly. I will leave this thread for you since you think I am trying to personalize it or dictate for you guys. 2 people liked my comment on ebook, which means they showed solidarity to my comment. Please learn how to comprehend before ranting and ones again, take your ebook story to the offline meeting.

El Matteo:

Of course, I also look forward τ̅☺ meeting everyone. I believe it's this coming weekend if I'm not mistaken.

I have made my point clear. As advised on my previous thread, that ebook thingy attracts other ebook spammers and that was why I advised you share your ideas and success offline. Ebook simply means digital copy and these days publishers and consumers prefer their test books and novel to be on digital copies, I just don't fathom the way Nigerians whip and generalize the name in every would be business thread. I am not begging to be helped I am here to encourage youths to embrace 21 century development by becoming independent of government or family handout. I am planning on using this thread as a case study for one of my school presentation and if all my audience sees is ebook thingy,they will call me a joker.

I don't apologize for been honest. People are still vetting this group and seeing adverts on ebook is a turnoff to many, mostly when it is coming out from a country known for Internet scam. Apart from the aforementioned, such threads attract spams like the hair one posted above by a Chinese spammer. I am yet to introduce nairaland to my friends and would hate to dig my head in the ground when they call me out for reading non inspiring comments. If he discussed this offline, I will pay more attention to it off line that he posting it on here if I am curious about ebook thingy. This is what audience arevxpecting; I invited my Caucasian and Asian colleagues to my house for lunch after my child was born, they ate Jollof rice and fried plantain for lunch and fell in love with it. The next day a female friend called me for the recipes and the method of cooking it, which I then directed her to you tube. I payed close attention to their reaction after eating my food,which was positive. As i type they are still asking me to invite them for Jollof rice and plantain dinner. As an innovator, I knew packaging and selling such food during lunch hours to busy tech guys wont be a bad idea. I am not planning on opening a restaurant, which is cost effective. I have done a lengthy research on mobile food truck and so far no food truck seller sells rice in a unique form like us Nigerians. I plan on employing and teach few chefs how to make Jollof rice the way we do, buy a food truck and then get some strategic areas where it can be stationed during lunch hours. I am using what is around me to create additional income for myself and my family, that simply is the spirit of enterpreurship . I am expecting to hear more of such and not ebook nonsense. I spoke to an Indian guy that owns a food truck, he said after all expenses his monthly income is between $6k to $10k. Nigerians are intelligent, you will find them in fortune 500 companies here in the USA, holding strategic position. Do you think they are different from an average Nigerian in Nigeria like 2sexy and 2ruink? In all honesty, I did nothing wrong by saying it how it is and I owe no one an apology.

I have given multiple tips on how to become independent, you don't need no Internet or ebook to become coscharis and co.

El Matteo: Hi everyone. Once again, I'm glad τ̅☺ be a part of this group.
@mabelly, form has been filled α̲̅πϑ returned.
Just τ̅☺ share some tips.
U can easily gain access τ̅☺ any information U̶̲̥̅̊ want by searching through google. F̶̲̅Õ̳͡я̅ example, if U̶̲̥̅̊ need ebooks on blogging, u can just type in †ђε search box- 'make money blogging filetype:pdf'. This will make sure U̶̲̥̅̊ get many ebooks on †ђε search term đα̲̅τ̲̅ u can download immediately α̲̅πϑ not just others đα̲̅τ̲̅ Α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ selling †ђε books. I find out đα̲̅τ̲̅ these Α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ †ђε same ebooks đα̲̅τ̲̅ have been sold in †ђε past. U just have τ̅☺
go through all †ђε ebooks α̲̅πϑ apply †ђε ones đα̲̅τ̲̅ suits u.
U can search F̶̲̅Õ̳͡я̅ any information through this method α̲̅πϑ can even add nigeria τ̅☺ ΰя search term in order τ̅☺ get particular ebooks.
I do hope đα̲̅τ̲̅ helps someone.

I don't consider this innovation. Nigerians can do better that this ebook nonsense. What is ebook if I may ask? Read my thread and tell me if there is any mention of ebook. We are trying to build an industry like linkedin, intuit,zappos,irokotv and you guys are here talking about ebook? Use your intelligence to create something and don't follow others. I may withdraw my partnership with 2ruik and co if what I will be hearing is ebook. Why can't you guys think of things that will attract diasporians so they can invest in your ideas?

Class of 2002 University of Nigeria,Nnsuka...Great Lions !!!!