COMMON BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA

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Sometime ago, the trending gist which is still existing is the LAZY YOUTH saga which got many youths vetting out on social media. Of course, you know Nigerians have no chill. Of a truth, the hustling spirit can never go wrong with us because where ever we find ourselves; we make good use of it regardless of the challenges faced.

There are many businesses that you find rampant that exists among business owners when you ask about what they do. Here are some listed below :

 

1) PHONES/RECHARGE CARDS: - sometimes when I visit a phone store, it can be crowded or otherwise and I wonder do people really invest in these things? You don't want to go to their 'engine rooms' to see the kind of transactions that occur there. It's a huge business and a big deal. Many also go into franchising big brands which could serve a long term run.

2) SCHOOLS /CHURCHES/ HOTELS:- nearly all the high streets in Lagos especially have churches, schools or hotels in every axis. Have you noticed that too? 

3) REAL ESTATE: - this is the real gold. A lot of people are investing or leasing. It is one of the best forms of businesses that appreciates with a great worth. Little wonder everyone is grabbing a chance to be a business man.... 

4) AGRICULTURE: - this is another business that has a long term run. To be candid, farming or agricultural business is not for the faint heart(ed|); a lot of effort, energy and capital go into it not to forget the emotional crisis when your crops or animals die. But because, the reward is great at the end of it all, many do not mind making that a choice. Even my parents have turned farmers, lol.

5) FASHION: - when it comes to fashion, Nigerians have it 200%, if you're still in doubt, our National Jersey is a perfect example. Nigerians love to look good and would not mind spending tons as long as they love it. Many people see it as an easy-to-go-to kind of business as well and you find out a lot of youths run boutique online and offline, this does not exclude make-up and beauty products. These days, we also have a lot of emerging designers in a bid to support our locally branded outfits. Guess what, they are also topping international recognition. 

6) RESTAURANTS : if you don't have the energy to go to the farm, you can give your quota by cooking delicious meals. There is too much stress in Nigeria, to wish you can forget food atimes, people can forget about shopping but not with their bellies. Food businesses too is a thriving deal in Nigeria, you come across many as the days go by. 

7) EVENTS : this is diverse. It could be corporate, weddings or birthdays. There are also many angles to the sector which includes catering, rentals and many more. Parties do not occur just weekends, any day of the week something is happening and money is involved. For socialites like me, it’s what people in this category look out for.

8) PHARMACEUTICALS: believe me, there is hidden treasure in this. Hospitals, pharmacies and drug companies have it BIG here, but because it is not a general focus for people, one may not know. Do not forget that, in addition to food, people use drugs on a daily basis. 

 

9) SUPER MARTS: we all have a neighborhood store or marts that meet our daily needs one way or the other. As long as needs are being met, value given, and then money is sure. Many of our groceries are gotten from there, which makes it an easy-to-go business for people.

10) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: the Internet has literarily made it easy for all the above listed to be easily available to us. It has also broken distance barriers. Many businesses have doubled just by maximizing these platforms, people that are readily unavailable give managers as well to ease the burden and are charged a great deal, directly or indirectly. It has become an industry on its own and its growing rapidly.

 

In all of these, it is important to know where your passion lies and what interests you best before taking that bold step. We all have our strengths, let's dwell on them. It's safer so when challenges come, the next line of action wouldn't be QUITTING. Do what you love, not because people are doing it.

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