100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria

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Posted by on Friday August 26, 2011 6:18:30:

There are a lot of business opportunties one can setup in Nigeria and still be making a good profit. Some of them can be done on the internet while others can be done offline. There are people who are already doing them and making a living from it. You too can do them and add your own style to it.

I just thought I should list out some 100 ideas for businesses you can do in Nigeria:

1. Pure water business
2. Ice block production
3. Cement block production
4. Paving stones production
5. Art collection and gallery
6. Transportation - Okada(Motorcycles), Danfo(Commercial buses), Keke(Tricycles) and Taxis
7. Wedding planning
8. Web designing and development
9. Educational centers for Jamb, Waec, NECO, ICAN
10. Daycare and/or schooling
11. Computer schools
12. Language schools for Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa
13. Importation of Textitles and/or sales
14. Designer clothes importation from China
15. Laptop importation and/or sales
16. Computer and mobile phones accessories importation and/or sales
17. New and Used car importation/sales including spare parts
18. Video club for home movies
19. Social clubs
20. Fitness centres
21. Recreational centres
22. Eateries and restaurants
23. Hotels and other lodging services
24. Driving school
25. Haulage and logistics business
26. Ice cream production
27. Snail farming
28. Poultry farming for egg and/or meat production
29. Piggery
30. Fish farming
31. Consulting services
32. Real estate agency
33. Real estate investment
34. Cement production
35. Oil companies' servicing
36. Home delivery services
37. Catering services
38. Blogging
39. Article writing
40. Forex trading (Online and offline)
41. Internet marketing
42. Affiliate marketing
43. Fashion desiging and tailoring
44. Computer and mobile phone repair service
45. Plumbing and electrical services
46. Provision stores
47. Tomato and Chilli pepper farming
48. Home movie production Nollywood)
49. Jewellery stores
50. Bridal stores
51. Travelling agency
52. Educational consulting
53. Tax consulting
54. Recharge card or airtime sales (Retailing or Wholesale)
55. Biscuit production
56. Solar energy installation
57. Solar energy equipment sales
58. Inverters and batter sales
59. Cheap laptop importation and sales
60. Computer services (Typing, printing, scanning and others)
61. Natural Juice production and sales
62. Health products business
63. Pharmacy retail stores
64. Praying ministry business (No business like Spiritual business)
65. Electrical and Electronics business (Imports, retail and wholesale)
66. Carpentry business
67. Waste disposal service
68. Waste recycling business
69. Fertilizer production
70. Painting service
71. Hairdressing salons (For men and women)
72. Manicure, pedicure and even facials' salons
73. Flower farming and sales
74. Job search related services
75. GSM Phone repairs and servicing
76. Wedding consulting
77. Party planning
78. Private library service
79. Newspaper archive service
80. Final accounts preparation for companies
81. Firewood sales
82. Dry cleaning
83. Laundry services
84. Car wash service
85. Home security equipment sales
86. Security services
87. Photography services
88. Paper collection and recycling
89. Monogramming and branding items service
90. Printing services
91. Courier services
92. Seminar and worshop organizing
93. Internet ebook sales
94. Bulk SMS Solutions
95. Search Engine Optimization and marketing
96. Internet advertising services
97. Recruitment agency
98. Pet breeding
99. Weight loss business
100. Bread production

Once you decided on which one you want to do, the next thing is getting started. You may register your company or start a small business prior to that. Keep proper records and file your tax report for your periodic income.




Comments:
Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Posted by akinremi oluwole on Saturday October 1, 2011 at 15:2:46:

i need job


Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Posted by Kayode on Tuesday January 31, 2012 at 11:3:43:

Please can I have a business plan for pure water business and snail farming.

Thanks



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Supzy on Friday March 2, 2012 at 11:0:38:

Great content!



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Ella on Tuesday March 6, 2012 at 12:46:55:

Hi, i want to say thanks for your effort, this is really helpful, i'v just been thinkin of starting a business, but have no idea what business i want to go into, now you have given me 100 business ideas, thanks alot!



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Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Olayemi on Tuesday April 24, 2012 at 9:37:18:

I really appreciate ur business list on this page,

Really am not looking for long time business, l mean am looking for business I'll do that will bring back my capital as well as my profit as whole. Not sell 1000k today or thereabouts.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Amarachi peace on Thursday May 3, 2012 at 7:53:35:

I really appreciate ur business list on this page,it has help me 2 ve an idea of a business.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by john anthony on Friday May 4, 2012 at 18:15:43:

please can i have a business plan for this three business, 1.pure water business 2.bread making business . 3. day care /school runing business. Thanks



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by shade on Friday May 11, 2012 at 10:13:17:

pls can a get the business plan for a daycare business. And how i can run it to be profitable. Kindly send via my email as above.thanks



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Lola Babatunde on Friday May 11, 2012 at 21:1:39:

Thanks a lot for these great ideas. Please I need plans for: 1. pure water business. 2.Ice block production. 3.bread business. Thanks.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by danzo on Thursday May 17, 2012 at 16:22:32:

tnks..4 ur business suggestion,i want 2 know how i can start a cafe business



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by kola on Monday May 21, 2012 at 10:48:41:

Pls I need to knw d best way to run an okada bizness nd make @least 100k in 2mnths..tanks



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Abioye Aishat on Monday May 21, 2012 at 10:51:22:

thanks allot for this idea. for business suggestion, I want to know how I can start a cafe business and recharge card.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by metenere on Thursday May 24, 2012 at 15:18:14:

plz i need a biz plan for pure water and egg daily production



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Williams venchy on Tuesday May 29, 2012 at 19:42:20:

Pls how can i start recharge card printing & what are d steps 2 go about it. Thanks



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by benedicta on Sunday June 3, 2012 at 11:38:31:

Thanks for d ideal,
Please I would like to have a business plan on biscuit, ice cream, juice production. My number is 08066856026


Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Odunmbaku tobiloba m on Monday June 11, 2012 at 18:11:16:

Pls i realy nid a busines plan dt entails how 2 run d following:driving school,party planning,natural juice production and sales and snail farming.on or b4 thursday.which should please involve d feasibility report.tank u my no is 07033989176



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Bolaji. O. on Saturday June 16, 2012 at 23:44:44:

Wow you did a great job. More wisdom to you. What a great inspiration



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Elizabeth on Monday June 18, 2012 at 1:39:21:

That forex trading i want to do it pls conect me



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by charles on Monday June 18, 2012 at 19:0:43:

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Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by fashetire bola on Tuesday June 19, 2012 at 15:48:40:

please i'm a career woman but i really want to embark on a business but don't know the one to venture to out the 100 lists given.i'm really confused,i need ur advise on what to do.thanks



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by fashetire bola on Tuesday June 19, 2012 at 15:52:41:

please i need your reply urgently


Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Bayo olu. on Wednesday June 27, 2012 at 9:18:31:

I am considering investing the sum of N500k (my savings) in either of these businness pure water,bakery and ice block. Kindly help me out with a suitable plan including cost. Thank you.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Oluwaseyifunmi on Thursday June 28, 2012 at 22:33:7:

Thanks for this wonderful work u've done. Pls I need u to guide n give me details on how to go about d following:pharmacy retail store,provisions store and a mothercare store. Thanks and God bless.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by lora on Thursday July 5, 2012 at 19:44:17:

Pls I need more information on buying bonds from bank and also the ice block biz..thanks



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by douglas buchi on Thursday July 12, 2012 at 19:29:32:

I salute your intelligence,indeed you have done a great job. Please can you help me with a profitable business suggestion/plan with a start-up capital of 1m. I really will appreciate your response within a short period. You may please respond through the e-mail provided.
Thank you.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Oladayo on Thursday July 12, 2012 at 22:51:10:

I really tanx u 4 d ideas listed out,may God bles u 4 us.pls,i thout purewater busines is a capital intensive business.if there is a way we can start d biz wit a smal amt i wil be very interestd,wit custard powder.pls send details to my mail.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Oseyi Joy. on Monday July 9, 2012 at 18:53:20:

Pls i wil love to know hw to run a daycare, ice block production,pure water biz and poultry farming for egg production. Thks alot. 08057491391 is my number.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Adole Edward on Tuesday July 17, 2012 at 16:10:51:

you are great,your ideals are good. pls can you help me with business plan on running a school,Natural juice production,Fertilizer production. so that i can make a choice. tanx



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by darmey on Thursday July 19, 2012 at 13:29:18:

how could all dis work if you don't have the fund to raise all the mentioned jobs?



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by tacia on Monday July 23, 2012 at 11:51:7:

please i need information and manual on how to start a snail business.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Akintoye oluwasegun on Friday July 27, 2012 at 13:17:43:

I need a business plan on how to start business centre and cyber cafe with a little amount.pls help me out.this my num:08081110917



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Arthur on Thursday August 2, 2012 at 8:37:42:

i so much appreciate ur ideas, thank you and may the good lord bless u. I have interest in the recharge business(printing) but i have not gotten the right link, pls can you help me out with it my number is 08025103027. THANK



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by sunny on Thursday August 2, 2012 at 13:45:8:

Thank u so much for ur business ideas, I have been thinking of a business to do for some time now, I want to know if u have any plan of how to start the importation of electrical and electronics business from china to nigeria and also plan of how to start security services in nigeria contact number text 08105068066 or email sunny1p@yahoo.com thank you



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by bolexash on Tuesday August 7, 2012 at 10:22:55:

Quite an eye opener



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by JIreh250 on Saturday August 11, 2012 at 14:38:22:

Hello,
Please could you assist me with a business plan/feasibilty study on importation and sales of new and fairly used cars? Thanks, anticipating your quick response. Thanks; you have done a great work here.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Matthew Ajah on Monday August 13, 2012 at 13:27:48:

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Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Tata on Tuesday August 14, 2012 at 7:32:24:

What a great job u have done here sir! How can i get d feasibility report on juice production, ice cream n biscuit production as well?



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by bykcojoe on Wednesday August 22, 2012 at 20:2:23:

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Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by olumide on Wednesday August 22, 2012 at 19:0:45:

Pls I need business plan for importation of laptops and sales. 08028289173



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Lana on Friday August 31, 2012 at 22:15:1:

Thanks for these business ideas. Please is there any that requires little or no capital to start?



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by maureen on Saturday September 1, 2012 at 11:12:28:

thnks 4 ds insite,but hw much wll it cost 2 start a recharge card printing nd d training.pls my nmbr is 08038973730



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Felix Okoli on Saturday September 1, 2012 at 11:12:28:

You don't need much capital to start recharge voucher printing and retail business. With N20,00, you can start.


Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Lana on Saturday September 1, 2012 at 15:34:44:

Thumbs up Sir. Thank you. Can i know if there are some that require little amount to start?



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by henry odogwu on Thursday October 18, 2012 at 16:36:44:

Its nice to see that 'some' Nigerians are exposed to the outside world of investment... Nice work.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Diji Harrison on Wednesday November 14, 2012 at 7:21:48:

Sir, Thank u alot for d buz ideas. I have special interest in cement and Indomie business but my problem is capital. I will be glad if i can be connected to some who i get goods from on credit basis for a start or one who i can be his agent in Asaba on commision basis. Phone No. 07037202622, Diji Harrison



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by maria on Monday November 19, 2012 at 10:39:14:

pls i need a biz i can start with 200k/300k in Mafoluku-Oshodi or Ikorodu, pls i'll be happy if i get the reply within 2/4 days. thanks 08030439205



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by jehu on Friday November 23, 2012 at 16:44:30:

hey u;v done great, i appriciate d tym u put in to gather diz ideas. pls 'll appriciate if u send me a biz plan on how to produce a biscuit. fanks.
08090775203 pls sen via dis no.




Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by edith on Wednesday December 12, 2012 at 14:36:5:

what if what i have is just 200,000 how do i start with that and what type of business can iui do that will save my time cos i also work


Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Felix Okoli on Wednesday December 12, 2012 at 14:36:5:

If you work, it's best to just be a passive investor in a business. You can try buying cheap bank shares by December and sell them by March. It should appreciate by then


Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by ayokanmi on Thursday January 10, 2013 at 14:30:32:

pls i want u to give me advice on type of business i can do in Skul;



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Honey Boy Ncube on Monday January 14, 2013 at 15:16:1:

Hi my name is Honey Boy Ncube i'm a South African.I want to start a business her in my country.I'm inspired by Nigerians the way they run their business here especialy hairsalons and hair pieces wholesaler.The business I'm intersted in is selling hair pieces at a reasonable price.I'm believe that Nigeria import hair pieces.I personally need a supplier.Please Help



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Nath on Thursday January 31, 2013 at 11:13:57:

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Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by egede emma on Friday February 8, 2013 at 16:56:19:

pls felix tnks for d biz ideal I wnt to start pharmacy retail store and importation of laptop I need guideline on hw I can start d biz,dis is my mail.emma4real2010@gmail.com or my no 08037267117



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Felix Okoli on Monday February 18, 2013 at 16:35:22:

I guess the normal thing you need to setup a pharmacy is a qualified pharmacist and your license to retail drugs. For laptop importation, it is quite easy as you can decide to either buy from China, UK or USA and decide how to ship it.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by omohola on Sunday March 17, 2013 at 20:3:57:

this a great job opptunty all nig poeple thank u may lord enpower u more thank u sir my own plan drvece,i waht to do drycliner and i waht to new abot pure water production sir addvece me sir



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Mercy on Wednesday April 3, 2013 at 16:31:53:

U did a great job but it nt d best, at least u would av put d plans under dem. Pls i want recharge card printin, ice block and waec, jamb e.t.c form sellin. Thank u. U r wonderful



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by kenneth on Thursday April 11, 2013 at 21:36:51:

Hi, this is a very gud opportunity for us all, indeed God bless u sir. need a laptop to sale from uk u can call me on +447466590882 for business.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by etan on Sunday May 5, 2013 at 1:26:34:

i tanx much for the idel fink i need to look for one of this and start up



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Mr Mustapha on Monday May 6, 2013 at 16:29:25:

Am a graduate and an importation of building materials such as mosquito net with some farm net but the profit its not good at all. Pls can you advise me on what to invest on? I hope to hear from you soon



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Austin Auta on Thursday September 26, 2013 at 18:33:29:

I really appreciate ur effect in putting all these buz ideas to thousands and millions of people in world. i will also seek for ur kind response if i can get one proposal of computer school from to throu my e-mail, i will be highly appreciate it. kodus for your effort.

thanks.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Chima on Wednesday October 2, 2013 at 3:10:10:

I wnt to say a big tanks to u all for dis wonderful information




Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Grace Ahaotu on Wednesday November 13, 2013 at 13:1:47:

You did not mention liquid soap business. Does it not sell?

Can I get an outline from you on how to start bakery/bread production?

Thanks.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Felix Okoli on Wednesday November 13, 2013 at 13:1:47:

I think it sells but you should know, I did not mention all of the business opportunities in Nigeria. Also, I don't have an outline for a bakery.


Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by joseph danladi on Friday December 13, 2013 at 19:50:24:

Great ideas, i want to start poultry and fish farming, any articles that will guide me pls.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Felix Okoli on Friday December 13, 2013 at 19:50:24:

There is an article on Poultry business here


Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Ishola on Saturday January 4, 2014 at 24:14:31:

Great job....pls can i have a business plan on wedding planning and Educational center my is olawale2220@gmail.com





Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Posted by Uche on Wednesday April 2, 2014 at 10:58:11:

You really did a nice job here. Now I'm going to try and decide on what I really want to do.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Posted by kolawole oluwafemi on Monday March 31, 2014 at 3:39:12:

Thanks for the businesses ideas dropped here for Nigerians,and it will be useful for most nigerian youths.please can you give me analysis and details on how to ruin a pure water and bottle water businesses. And also a browsing cafe business.please do send me reply thru my mail box,thanks.bofemk@yahoo.com



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Posted by Uche on Wednesday April 2, 2014 at 10:58:11:

You really did a nice job here. Now I'm going to try and decide on what I really want to do.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Posted by folake motunrayo on Wednesday April 2, 2014 at 22:22:42:

Pls I nid A̶̲̥̅ nbusiness plan n visibity study on selling of cement and snail farming also fitness centre thks



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Posted by Nwosu Ugochukwu on Wednesday May 28, 2014 at 13:39:24:

I need an idea about keke business and pure water business and provision business my number07062127263
or email ugochukwu jamboree @ yahoo.com


Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Posted by boma s, on Tuesday June 24, 2014 at 24:5:9:

please send me business plans for no.s 14,17,and 25. one i can do with a million naira. please reply via my email... thank you.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Ayo davido on Friday September 19, 2014 at 10:7:21:

I really appreciate for work doing God wll bless & ur work & family Amen.pls sir/ ma I want to d business things I can bring from SIGAPORE to Nigeria.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Solution on Thursday September 25, 2014 at 10:26:59:

Am a career person but with little salary; so i wish to boost my finances by going into a business that will not interfere with my job. So can you please suggest some for me. pls reply through my email



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by adeyinka Temitope on Tuesday April 28, 2015 at 8:4:56:

thanks for the grace given to me from you. but I need to learn that sola energy so I will be able to coop in installation and where to learn it from.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by NGOZI on Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 16:35:40:

Can I get an outline from you on how to start bakery/bread production?

secondly, i have a small scale business ie, a provision shop but i found it difficult to ascertain my profit thereby drawing a chart for my daily sales, expenditure and to do my stock taking.Though i have a sales girl but i dont want her to cheat me since i am a working class woman who have so much doing.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Felix Okoli on Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 16:35:40:

You will need to have things like a stock book, purchases book, sales book and expenses book. You should do stock taking at the end of every month so as to know if items are missing or correspond to your sales and purchases. It's also good to keep a bank account if it's a big supermarket so that all sales in cash are constantly deposited to the bank and purchases or expenses are paid through your bank account if possible.


Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Glory Ehi on Tuesday June 30, 2015 at 15:57:7:

i need your help pls i want to start snail & meat supply business my aim is to reach out to hotels and eatery but am confused don't know what to do first. pls put me through on how to go about this business. thanks will be expecting your reply soonest.



Re: 100 types of businesses one can do in Nigeria Reply by Felix Okoli on Tuesday June 30, 2015 at 15:57:7:

I'm not doing the business personally but I believe the first thing to do is to start the business and generate a lot of products before looking for a way to market it. You can always print advert flyers and visit your potential customers or get marketers to do it for you.