It is no longer news that Lagos is a mega City, what is news is that not many have been able to grasp the many opportunities that abound in this 'Yankee' mega city. Researchers have projected that by 2035, Lagos would become the largest mega city in Africa.

Nigeria is projected to become the 4th largest Country in the world with a population of 400 million people by 2050. Lagos is the 6th largest City in Africa and we are all aware that Lagos is the most populated state in Nigeria currently.

Are you ready to go mega with the mega city?

The rate of unemployment in Nigeria continues to skyrocket year in year out.
Every four years, a new Government comes into power with the promise to tackle unemployment, hopes become raised and people are eager but alas get disappointed.

In recent times, Nigerians have become bolder and are not afraid to explore and put their innovative abilities to test. You would be surprised at what Nigerians are really capable of doing.

Yesterday, I read in the news that AIT had laid off 300 of her workforce nationwide and couldn't help but feel sad for the workers. It has become normal, the yearly news of massive laying off of Banks staff. For how long do we fold our hands and watch things 'dabaru' before we act?

Entrepreneurship is the future we desire. Many think that the list of prospects in Entrepreneurship/Business have been exhausted but No, there are still many areas yet untapped.

I have compiled a list of promising Businesses that have not been explored in Nigeria and I am certain they will succeed in Nigeria, given proper management.
They are mobile businesses and with the little I know of major Cities in Nigeria (apart from the East), these Businesses will mostly thrive in Lagos. I wrote them with a mega city in mind.

Many of the Businesses are capital intensive and will require strategic partnerships to pull through but you can start from somewhere if you must.



1). Mobile Salon: a.k.a Mobile Barber's shop - Unisex, Female Salon, Male Salon.

There is no argument in the fact that one of the most thriving vocational businesses of today, in every part of the world is 'Hair Business'.

Ladies must look beautiful and slay with different hair styles, the men must have cuts every now and then to appear well kempt. Sometimes, the reason why people refuse to get hair cuts or change their weaves when due is not the lack of money but laziness to go to the salon.

Well, if Mohammed won't go to the mountain, the mountain will come to Mohammed.

Now imagine a mobile Salon in a truck built to spec, that comes around your neighbourhood every now and then. Meanwhile, your truck is mainly stationed in a Tertiary institution where you are sure of patronage.
Places where this Business will thrive are: Estates, Tertiary Institutions, Open Parks, Popular hangouts/spots etc.


2). Mobile Grocery.

When I first got this idea in my mind, I thought "oh how nice", I tried to put up a business plan for it to see how feasible it was and guess what? It is 100% a very good idea. As with what I do every time I get such ideas, I google them to see if the idea is already out. When I googled it, I found out it was already thriving somewhere in the U.S but not in Nigeria.

A mobile grocery will bring smiles to a lot of faces especially those who stay in Estates where shops are not a common find.

Places where this business will thrive are: Tertiary institutions and its environs, Estates, Developing communities, far areas etc.
It can be a fruits only van/truck or fresh veggies and foodstuffs only or combined.


3). Mobile Cinema.

Do I need to go into details? A mobile truck that serves as a cinema. Woah! This will mostly thrive in Tertiary institutions, Open parks, Estates (with little turnouts though).

It will not be profitable during rainy seasons though because the setting for this is an open space where people can come around with their cars (remember Simi's Jamb question video?) or chairs are provided by the cinema. The truck has to be specially built so it can serve the purpose. Trust me, I have so many ideas on this particular one, it drives me crazy.


4). Mobile Dental Clinic.

As usual, when I got the inspiration for this idea sometime in 2015/2016 during my diploma days, I checked online to see if the idea existed and discovered that some where in Singapore, it existed. While compiling this list, I decided to google this particular idea again and wowza! It is now in Nigeria.

Acccording to Business Day, Dr Yemisi is an entrepreneur, who started a mobile dental clinic ‘Dentist At your Door’ in 2017. She is a beneficiary of TEF. Brilliant!

This idea can only be executed by a Dental Surgeon because of its peculiarities. It is very capital intensive but with proper management and the right team, your investment can stand the test of time.
It will be well appreciated by people and even those who don't believe in Dental check ups will patronize you if your services are cheap and you have a neat space.

An App will also be required for different reasons which include booking and maybe to check for demands and know which area have the highest requests for Dentists.
It will do great in higher institutions, Estates, Island, Schools during close time (Primary & Secondary), etc.


5). Mobile football viewing centre.

This will work like the Cinema. Location will be a great determinant in preparing a proper business plan for this idea.


6). Mobile Suya vendor (to have sitting spaces) or Mobile Sharwama vendor.

This can only work in Schools because of what it involves which is setting up of the suya stand or Sharwama prep environment (have you seen the movie, The Chef?). The inside of the truck which will be exposed will serve as the sitting spots. The suya stand has to be away from the location of the fuel tank but luckily, most trucks use Diesel and Diesel is not highly flammable.



7). Mobile 'Obioma', Mobile Cobbler.

Most University campuses are lacking these services, I was shocked the day I found out that there is no tailor inside Luth/Cmul campus for those who want to make amendments. I got angry because this was an opportunity people failed to grab.

A person who wants to try these businesses does not need a van or truck. A tricycle specially built is enough to carry out these services which means you won't be paying rent for shops. All you need will be permission from the necessary authority and your skill, then you are good to go.

Ofcourse, you will need to tweak the tricycle to suit what services you are offering.


. Mobile Pharmacy.

This will require a lot of Government scrutiny before it can even begin operation, just like the Mobile Dental clinic too. A pharmacy store is not one to be joked with, let alone a mobile one.

A mobile pharmacy is going to be the most difficult to run because of security issues that may arise unless POS will only be used. Also, it can pose a major risk as it could become a means to circulate fake drugs unless tightly regulated by the right governing bodies. Otherwise, it is a very lucrative venture to dab into. Making it mobile only increases your earnings twice as much.

How cool will it be to have an app where you can just order for a particular drug and then in few minutes, a truck pulls over in your neighbourhood and you simply stroll to get your package or better still, have it delivered to your doorstep for a token?


9). Mobile Boutique.

There is no need to dwell on this, this will only work out in a Student dominated area and it will be very popular if very affordable but quality wares are sold.
Scrap what I wrote about it only working out in a Student dominated area, if you check in your cards well, you can pull it off anywhere.
A properly researched Business plan should guide you on what to do.


10). Mobile 'Okrika' store

Not everyone may like this because some people don't like to be seen shopping okrika even if they wear okrika. But hey, thinking outside the box comes in handy here, BRAND!
You can create a 3-in-1 mobile okrika store that will include Shop, Wash, Brand! What this simply means is that you will be running a laundry and tailoring business along the sales of Okrika. How this will work? Trust me, it is a perfect Business if you get your calculations right. As per the mobile laundry aspect, ask me.

On the contrary, such a business is not for weaklings, it would require a whole lot to kick-start, but if the right tempo can be maintained, get ready to sail.


11). Mobile Kiosk.

This will only work out in Estates that don't have kiosks at all.
Also, due to security reasons, it may not be entirely welcomed and may not be worth some of the 'wahala' that may be associated with it. Getting a ground space may be a better option.
However, it will thrive in higher institutions.

In conclusion, these businesses, though may seem highly profitable and catchy, setting them up may not be as easy as one thinks. There are a lot of Government registrations to cover, so many policies and regulations to consider. The one that makes them almost impossible to achieve is CAPITAL.

All the businesses listed above, except number 7 require huge capitals to kick start. Some require as much as 20 million naira because of the Vans while number 7 requires about 400, 000 naira as capital because of the tricycle. Despite all the loopholes, learn to think outside the box.

How does one even begin to save to start such businesses? Well, I would conclude with this; Information is key. Find it. Google is your friend. There are so many resources available in the cyber space, quit ranting and find your rhythm.

Cool stuff

Freaknasty:
Cool stuff

Thanks

You've got awesome business ideas bro... People pay big for this kind of ideas.Thumbs up to you OP

ShinyJay22:
You've got awesome business ideas bro... People pay big for this kind of ideas.Thumbs up to you OP

Thanks 👌 for your comment...I am a female though.

OdiaI:
Thanks 👌 for your comment...I am a female though.

Lol... Sorry for the error dear.

Nice ideas

mrsage:
Nice ideas

Thank you!