I am a diaspora and wish to finally relocate to Nigeria in the near future. I surely applaud your honesty, please create a Facebook page and a website for events and planning seminar which can be held twice a year for those abroad and home looking for areas to invest. Let there be entrance fee of $100 just to filter the serious minded people from the not serious minded people. I would not mind flying down to Nigeria just to attend your event. Youth empowerment should be taken seriously because these same youths are the future leaders. Thanks for this thread and I hope to see more of such on front page

feelamong: Excellent Thread!

Am in for any life forum in Lagos. The problem many of us have been having while trying to diversify and creat multiple stream of income is that fact that most Nigerians are not very good with Trust. But I have also seeen very excellent and dependable people. I hope our forum will bring out people of impeccable character who many of us could leverage on to do big business in Naija!

Trust is business and which maybe lacking in our society. Our thread is changing life in its own way and I pray to see more motivational threads of such on nairaland rather that fraud and fast lane business. Nigerians are not wise but stupid, I am guilty of same because I am one. Why steal a common wealth and invest it in a foreign country when you can invest same money in your country? We are Blessed with abundant human resource, some countries don't have what we have yet they are far better that us. Our generation can brake the curse and turn things around if we choose to practice "love your neighbor as yourself". People may think I am dumb for leaking information on here, no way I did this for my own good also. A society filled with idle mind nurture evil. If a kidnapper to be, come here and see our discussion thread, he may have a change of heart by looking at himself on a mirror and then say ;I can make it all by myself without making other peoples family life miserable. We should start thinking of the future and not today. American youths breathe as we do,have same brain as us and bleed as us, what stops us from mimicking their ways of thinking? US is getting ready for a speedy economical recovery, they are planning on deploying nano technology which will eventually dominate the world. What is Nigeria's youth planning on accomplishing in the next ten years? Mauritius and Namibia should be used as a case study if you say I should not compare Naija youths and US youths.....Stay Blessed all

kayjegs: May God bless everyone here... This is what is needed at this time. I will start contributing to this thread in my own little way. I think, youths just need to take over now. Involve in businesses that emanates from our ideas and the country will be better for it.

Don't hold back, America is every one's dream because of its openness to all. Touch a life by showing them how to catch fish rather that giving them fish

2sexy: So, do you agree that I can make games without knowing how to code or program?

Yes, I know about the app store thing. I am still researching into it. I am even looking at developing a java compatible mobile browser that gives you a deskstop view experience. We used to bolt back then for this but they discontinued the service, for only God knows why. I loved bolt better than opera mini because I could use carry out keyword market research on my small Nokia phone but Opera can view the site that enables such operation.

To be honest with you I am not tech savvy but know the business development aspect of tech industry. I will support what ever you would want to do provided its legit. I bet you our discussion thread has touched so many life, I wish some one sensible can purchase nairaland and make it more for youth empowerment .

pleep: What i'm trying to say is there are bubbles in the Nigerian import market. An example of this would be cars, people were making alot of money on that, but awareness of this opportunity spread and the profits crashed.

If you want to make money you must find the bubbles before anyone else does, not just hitch on at the end.

But about the business, its mainly disposable goods like diapers, but i'm not involved in the day-to-day operation so i don't know the deets.

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Diapers market has been saturated, I heard there are Chinese made in Nigeria? Few years ago I contacted procter and gamble or so in regards diapers and they said they have already gotten a sole distributor for Nigeria's territory. Why not think about products that are meant for female during menstruation? Tampax or so. What about lotion to clear odor after menstrual cycle? These are products that can take off

2sexy: Yeah... I know what you mean. Actually, I don't have any programming knowledge but I have seen some programs that allow you make stunning games without coding. And that's what I want to use. It also seem like most of the games made today are created using such application. What do you think?

This is the era of smart phone and tablets,people would rather purchase games on app store that going to a retail store to buy a disc containing video games. It is like you selling Okrika some where in Lagos rather that the popular yaba market, people won't pay much attention to your goods or see it as third grade Okrika, get with the program,do research on how games are sold on app stores. you can google it to find out how.

DANILSA: @pacesetter, pls my blackberry is not downloading the conference application or is it just for table top?

I tried doing same just to see if what you were experiencing is true and yes it does not allow mobile down load. Send an email to the provider or use a PC to down load the app.

pleep: I'm in. So whats happening?
Anyway just my 2 cents; From what i have seen investment in Nigeria is really most successful when you are based abroad, and have spare money laying around. that is what me and my uncle are doing... or trying to do rather, Its been alot slower than i anticipated. Right now were are trying to import american products into Nigeria but it seems like the market is saturated. And people want things at a quantity that is not economical to ship. By the time you hear about an opportunity it has probably already been exploited to the max, so your best bet is to find
something new.
But if anyone has any info on what imported goods are popular in Nigeria let me know. Also, is anyone having a good time with the poultry farming?

Your thread is kinda evasive meaning it's here and there. I understand this is a blog and most of us blog on our phone with key sensitive phones or tiny key pads. What kind of American goods are you trying to import ?
Is there a cheaper alternative, like made in china? Would Nigerians tell the difference from afar? What is the market demand in Nigeria? Where can you get samples? You may think you are smart to bring product that is not saturated, also remember that it takes money
to create awareness for that new product, do you have extra cash for marketing and free samples? Consider those questions before venturing into American goods.

2sexy: Bros, u just dey give all these internet idea to people that may not use it... Internet biz is my area of specialization but fund is my wahala. However, because of the way the internet works, I should be able to rais capital by myself then hit the ground running. I can see the effect US life in you and perceived to be open minded to web biz, which is good.

I do understand your sentiment , I am tired of seeing young Nigerians like myself involved in fraud rather that using their God giving talents to create jobs for themselves and society. Normally, I charge for consultancy but since this is for us by us, I derive joy in giving out info for free. Indians and other Asians are running most start up here in silicon valley, what stops Nigerians that claim to be wise and educated doing thesame? I am open minded because I live in a civilized society where information sharing is what is required for nation building.

2sexy: Wow... For the first time, the NL business is taking to its name--Business.

I am thrilled, excited and proud of you guys.
I am also business minded but my kind of biz internet based and most Nigerians are yet to get to that level. Though I have just graduated and lack fund , but I do know I can raise some money.
In a few months time, I should be looking at making software and games to sell on the web, without any programming knowledge.
So guys keep up the good work.

Nigerians are catching up, just that the environment
does not encourage ambitious youths. I would advise
you create a game African would be able to relate to.
An example is a Safari game reserve where Zulu
warriors are hunting wild animals. Make the background
more African,if you have the expertise make it available
in apple app store and android system app. You will be
surprise, people from all over the world will pay to buy
your app. People want something different and if such
video game have that African village appeal, you are in
for lotta cash money.

Kobojunkie: Will start myself but eventually hire people on when need arises. Where do I start as in paperwork , accounting needs, etc. What did you do when you were starting out your own business?

You know what quick book is yet you are contradicting your post? All I have to say is, apply for internship in a retail store and learn the pros and cons of the exact business you would like to venture in..... Cheers

zicoamani: I am 100% in for this tread. for any information regarding this tread, my email is azeezyusuf.com@gmail.com.
@2ruink, i salute your courage once again for initiating this tread, may God almighty continue to grant you wisdom.@peacemaker, you are a genius and i really commend your contribution so far, We need someone like you to be actively involve in this group discussion. How i wish you are here whenever we hold our first meeting but the most important thing is that you are part of Us. I can see people with inspirational ideas and who are willing to contribute to the growth of this group,
Together we can achieve great things.

Thanks my fellow country man. I am very positive and a honest critic. If this group can be well organized, it will grow like a wide fire. Guys please include females in your group, they may have product that appeal to ladies.

stpat1:

Thanks Ihedinobi, Actually I met the guy again a few hrs ago for us to thrash out the issue of the money to be paid into his account. We reasoned together and we concluded that instead of me, being the one with the idea, connection and doing all the work and only to have the money paid into his account because he's the financier is quite not encouraging.
So what we resolved doing is that, we agreed that the money is only to be paid while we are both present so that he takes his and I take mine. Though he reduced
the % I offered but I think its not a bad deal considering he's investing. Its better than letting the opportunity just
I also need some more biz ideas too, though I am already involved with some Nairalanders and hope to
also partake in some other offers presented too with t
NB: PH guys I'm still calling on biz minded dudes for us to meet somewhere sometime in PH to discuss b
@peacemaker, I think we should try and discuss a time and date here for all interested people irrespective of location on www.doxwox.com

I am on different time zone as you guys, would not
make it to your live meeting. Have you heard of joint account? Please don't scare away your financial backbone, what you should start doing at the moment is build confidence, trust and a personal relationship. It's difficult to find some one that will finance your business without overseeing the profit . My candid advise is to open a joint account with him where by money deposited in the account can be seen via text messaging. Let me share my own idea, I am introducing
Mobile payments to hotels and major food chain
restaurants and also supplying hotels a phone card that can be used world wide with any phone, no roaming charges. People are already doing this but I am adding more juice to it by deploying a differ marketing strategy

[quote author=Ihedinobi]I'm not big on group stuff. So, while I salute the effort, I don't think I'll be subscribing.

Pacemaker has done us quite a few favors. That's great. Thank you, sir.

Now, here is my own two kobo. Business is not some new fell-out-of-the-sky-oh-so-special idea. It's simply relationship. You get stuck in the returns you want, you lose opportunities staring you in the face.
You've got to live with your brains on. That's how you'll get ideas. For the past two months or so, my health
hasn't been too good because of the incredible rate at
which I have been working and developing one
idea that keeps birthing so many more. You don't think
up ideas. You see them in the way people greet you
and conversations you overhear and probably
participate in in the bus that takes you to work. You
hear it in the news. You speak it everytime you
complain about something.
The problem is that ideas are like the fetus in a woman's womb. They need intensive care and nurturing. This translates to thought and willingness to open them up at the right times to people you think are able to help you develop them.I'm not afraid of sharing my idea with people when it's new. You know why? Because what I make of it eventually can never be th same thing any other person can. That's why I encourage you guys to share your ideas with people whose intelligence, at least, you respect.
The main piece of advice I want to offer is this: use your
heads. Think about what you're doing. What you think is a problem can actually be a new opportunity. I think stpat1's issue with one of his prospective partners is a good example
One of your prospective partners indicates greed demanding that he be given the right to keep the money got from the biz, if I understand correctly. I'm not sure if the person was asking to be made the treasurer, but if he was and his partnership is needed, rather than throw out his demand, you could ask for some time to work it out or think about itYou might see in a week how to make him treasurer, secure the money against loss through him, keep his partnership and do a successful biz. Business is thought. You must think. Face the problems and challenges and address them squarely. Money is not made because you created a product that has never been seen or heard of before. In fact, if you
did that, who would buy such a strange thing?
[b]Money is made because someone provided a well-thought-out solution to a recognized problem.[/b
God-speed, guys.[/quote
You took the exact words out of my mouth. Thanks a million.

DANILSA: I actually have two business proposal one is setting up a fast food, av been in the system for some years now, but am patient till I get a sponsor cos it's capital intensive. Secondly am working with some studio owners to promote young upcoming artist, it's a project were still working on.

Why not open a studio and rent it out hourly? Must you have artist? Fast food joint is great but I would advise you open it at the boarder line between Abuja and Nasarawa state, it maybe cheaper to run

DANILSA: Am in Abuja but surely loves the brilliant ideas. No body here seems to be in Abuja. @pacesetter just sent u a mail did expect some more info from you.

I just saw on a different post you asking the 5million OP to partner with you? I doubt if he truly has the said amount and do you think such post will attract people with positive mind? I would advise you take your time and read what a guy posted on here, ideas should not be a secret, it all depends on how you ran it. An example is; Jason Njoku that took Naija movies to a differ level, are you telling me that he was the first to start streaming movies online? He is an innovator, you can be one also. Take your existing product and create a niche from it.

segunjowo: Hello all,
I am officially subscribing to this thread.
I recently opened a shop and currently deal in egg biz. The business is fair at this stage but it can be better with more resources at my disposal. The biz thrives more on volume supplies in crates. For example, if I can supply 1000 crates at a time I will make more money than supplying 50 crates. What I need for expansion now is a bus to move around for my demand/supply. Interested investors can help me in this area. If u hav a bus capable of transporting egg and other farm produce pls come invest in this business. I assure u of a good return on investment. I am also open for other business ideas, especially fast-lane biz such as restaurant/bar with viewing centers or transport biz. I knw they can't fail wit a good plan. I hav some business plans handy for angel investors to see and possibly adopt.
I stay in Lagos. My bb pin is 2113C91F. My mail: segunjowo200f@yahoo.com. You might want to follow the link in my signature for a residual income in $$ even while you are asleep, doing nothing.
@pacemaker. I salute ur gesture. Thanks man. Also to the op and other contributors, thanks ya all.
Pls add my mail ID to the mailing list of your notification for meetings in Lagos, or for other important forum discuss. No spam mail pls.

I am glad to know you are doing something for yourself. By His Grace some one will come to your rescue and your wish will be granted. If you guys can follow all what I said above, I foresee growth in Naija economy. In the USA majority of companies are owned by private investors. We should do away with the habit of waiting for some one to hand fed us,stay positive and keep on exploring every angle in your intelligence.

For those of you worrying about been left out because you live in a different city rather that Lagos, don't worry I think I have found a solution for you. The Host of your meeting should be able to own a stable internet service and ask all members to log on to www.doxwox.com for a live conference meeting. This application is free and it solves worries of been at a distance place. I have fed you guys with enough information, I may start charging consultancy fees. I am not a friend of intellectually lazy people,if you are waiting on others to steal their ideas, you may not succeed in the long run.....

If also you have the capital, take your time, carry out a feasibility study before venturing into any business. Me mentioning those countries does not mean I am starting this year or next year but will definitely visit those aforementioned countries in due time. Greed , distrust kills business and that is why lots of successful Nigerians in western countries would rather do business in other African countries.

[quote author=DANILSA]Am in Abuja but surely loves the brilliant ideas. No body here seems to be in Abuja. @pacesetter just sent u a mail did expect some more info from you.[/quote
I am USA based and won't be able to seat down with anyone to discuss biz . I visit Naija often and live in Wuse 2 and Owerri. You don't have to be in Lagos to make money,Abuja is a greater atmosphere for business, you are in the position to know what is been lacked out there. Although, from my observation, servicing maybe a great idea. If you have the money, import washer machines that uses ATM card for transaction, open from 10 am to 10pm daily. I didn't receive your email sir, discussing biz when you have no capital is considered dreaming. Send me an email again, I got that of the OP and that was it.

Fasterboy:
u seem so interested in Namibia. what is the opportunity there like?

I would advise you start with the organization made mentioned of above. Namibia is a stable economy, less corrupt that Nigeria and also investors friendly. I would advise you do an independent research and find what interest you.

At the moment, I am studying other African countries and may end up investing in Namibia or Mauritius.

Nigeria is blessed with abandoned natural resources. What about going down to South west to buy Red Bricks and sell in eastern states to those that are into building materials? It is just a thought,I don't really know if the market is saturated already.

Study quick book and become a professional If you want to start it here in states. If its in Nigeria, it's a different ball game due to differ social economic settings

2ruink:
do good to post ur valid e-mail address here.

Yeah, send me an email and make sure you add the Namibian group on your Facebook like". You don't have to release much of your innovative idea on here, get people that are energized and educated first, schedule your meeting ground and then hit the breek . There are lots of business potentials in Nigeria and I wish Naijas can overshadow those Asians and Indians that come to their backyard to steal em.

hairtrade: Dear Friends,

We are a company based in New Delhi, the capital of India and are involved in the Hair business( Both Indian and Brazilian Hair). We have been working in Ghana, Zimbabwe, USA, Zambia and now look for partners in Nigeria to expand our business in this high-growth economy.

Help us in understanding the Nigerian market. Please Post your valuable tips and guidelines about how to approach the Nigerian Market. We wish to understand user behaviour, choices and preferences.

You won't get the best advise on here, people may try to scam you. I would advise you visit your country's chambers of commerce or consulate business matters in Nigeria for better advise

Some business are capital intense , if you can't raise the money all by yourself, look for a politician in your locality and ask him or her to invest in your business and make sure you have your business proposal handy before approaching him or her. Agriculture is much talked about on Nara land, I would advise you start renting out Agriculture machinery to farmers to cultivate their crops. Create a business card, visit residential home owners and property managers and tell them why painting their properties increases the value, provide cheaper service and hire people that will paint their properties. There is a spray paint machine made by Greco sold in stores, such machine can help in expediting your job . I am done given you guys a free start up kit, now share yours if you got any. It's not for my benefit but for those that are trying to make difference in their life in Naija

Please add these guys on your future Facebook group page, you may learn few things from them. It is a Namibian owned entrepreneur organization . I am looking at doing business some day in that country or any other stable country in Africa . http://www.facebook.com/NBIC.Namibia

This below website is owned by two friends that got married same day. The whole idea came up when they were planning their wedding. Remember you are providing a subscription based service. Your clients can go online and edit their listing, they can also list their budget . A software is used to run the operation system which you can buy for less than $200, it also help in calculating how much the bride and groom are willing to spend. http://www.myweddingworkbook.com I give my business ideas out here in public because I am all about success and always love to see black people make positive changes rather that committing crime and living a false life. Imagine you becoming the next Jason Njoku in Nigeria

Another business idea is been an online wedding planning organizer. Nigerians get married every week, most people that have plans to get married face a great challenge which is creating a to do list, like names of those that will attend the wedding, where people will sit and also head count e.g You can create a website where future married couple can sign up prior to their wedding and list their to do list on your site. They can as well upload their wedding pictures on your site for friends and family to view only. It can be a year subscription or two years subscription . That site should contain contacts of wedding cake designers, event planner, photographer and other subject required for a successful wedding.

2ruink: @pacemaker You must be a nice guy. I appreciate your concern and I am taking note of all your selfless contributions. It is sad, however, that you may not be here during our first meeting but even there in the state, you are still one of us. We are proud of you. My e-mail address is ampemy@yahoo.com kindly post yours as this will help us in our subsequent correspondence. regards!

My advise for you is to have everyone participating in your round table business meeting sign a form of trade secret or MOU before proceeding. Nigerians can't be trusted so you have to be ahead of them legally. People with genuine intention can reach out to me via email at emma_nd@yahoo.com . I look forward to moving back to Nigeria some day, I have gotten the exposure I need to set up myself all I need is a business in Nigeria with longevity and honest partners. I am here to encourage my country men and women to be independent of government handout or get rich quick scheme. Don't get involved in internet business that says you should invest your cash and make quick money like forex and other pyramid scheme,only use Internet for research. There are so much money to be made in Nigeria provided you are dealing with the right set of individuals. I ones told myself that if my country's environs is not conducive for business I will look at countries like Rwanda. Mauritius and Namibia . Please ask every member to sign a legal document that won't allow it's members leak or steal your ideas. I strongly believe Naijas judiciary works right now , any violator can be served a jail term..... Good luck

I think there is a guy doing thesame in Nigeria at the moment,www.duduprint.com but don't worry, there are more wider market reach. The software that helps in customizing and saving your customer's items can be expensive though, you may buy it in the US for $400 or in europe. visit websites like cafepress.com and zazzle to get a feel on what I am talking about. Nigerian law for drunk driving is not strong, I would have shared another idea for those that wish to grow in a business. Remember you can export things from Nigeria to other African countries also.Op, you can become a broker by organizing business talent search in your locality. An example is, any individual that can come up with an idea to preserve water in the near future. Such idea will be in a form of technology, I know of a company that does talent search and then sell it to larger corporation. Everyone get paid on this including the genius that invented the idea.