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PLANTAIN FLOUR PRODUCTION AND EXPORTATION

Plantain flour is used in preparing a staple food, loved  by different tribes of Nigeria. In the southwestern region of Nigeria, it can be kneaded into dough usually called “Amala” by the Yoruba speaking tribe. The health benefit of plantain flour cannot be over emphasized. This makes this product a very good exportable product among semi-finished exportable product category in Nigeria.  Plantain flour is made of dried and pulverized sliced plantain. Therefore, the major constituent used in making Plantain flour is PLANTAIN. Plantain is rich in high fiber content, It has low sodium/fat content and relatively rich is protein (between 3.0 to 3.5%) compared to other fruits.   It contains high level of Ascorbic Acid, Carotene and some other vitamins valuable to the development of the body. Plantain flour consumption is especially good for patients suffering from: Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, Arteriosclerosis, Angina Pectoris, Palpitation, High Cholesterol Level, High Blo
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Starting Bulk Shea Butter Extraction and Refinery Business

Yes, you read it right! Shea Butter Extraction/Refinery business is another goldmine that is yet untapped. Only a few numbers of international and local organizations in Africa are players in this market. Though, the government in some African countries have also entered this market but still the market remains fully untapped. Shea Butter Production on it’s own is a goldmine as Shea Butter will continue to remain one of the foremost ingredients used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and confectionery industries. Today, the global shea market represents an estimated value of $2.75 billion, which is set to double within the next ten years to exceed $5.5 billion by 2033. Africa produces approximately 1,760,000 metric tons (MT) of raw shea nuts a year, and historically, most of this stayed within the African continent to supply domestic demand. The shea export market traditionally traded raw shea kernels rather than shea butter or other finished products. The shea tree is scattered across Af
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Celebrating Nigeria! Special Independence Promo

 
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HARDWOOD CHARCOAL AND PROCESSED WOOD EXPORT BAN LIFTED

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday January 19, 2023 has lifted the Export Ban on Hardwood Charcoal and Processed Wood as this ban has affected a lot of businesses and also caused many to close shops untimely. However, the ban lifted has come on the condition that all stakeholders involve in  trading of Hardwood Charcoal and Processed Wood follows the Nigeria Timber Legality Standard for Export of Processed Wood and Hardwood Charcoal. The procedure was launched the same day by the Minister of Environment, Mohammed H. Abdullahi. He discussed that stakeholders not following the Nigeria Timber Legality Standard for Export of Hardwood Charcoal and Processed Wood will be prosecuted accordingly. Also, a task force will be raised to ensure compliance by organizations involve. The most important aim of the Nigerian Government is to stop the abuse of the forest and ensure plantation of more trees to replace the ones that have been cut, at least planting 3 new trees against 1 that has
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Best Business Opportunities for the Year 2022

Presently in Nigeria, business diversification is very important due to the way the economy is swaying. It is imperative to prepare for the best business opportunities in the year 2022, but some have not considered investing in agricultural/mineral commodity exportation business opportunity.  Nigeria is blessed with a lot of agricultural/mineral commodities that is beneficial to the whole world and the beauty of it is, these commodities are cheaper to buy in Nigeria and resell at a higher price in other continent of the world. Many industries and end users are seriously in need of agricultural/mineral commodities from Nigeria. Are you searching for the best business opportunity for the year 2022? Commodity export business is one of the wisest decisions you can take in diversifying your investment.  Also you can start agricultural commodities processing and packaging business. You can start with agricultural commodities like Dried Split Ginger processed into powder, Raw Shea Butter, Pea
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INTERNATIONAL MARKET FOR LOCUST BEANS

LOCUST bean with botanical name Parkia Biglobosa is a seasoning that has continued to reign in many homes in Nigeria and Africa. The Tree that produces Locust Beans looks similar to a Palm Tree while the Tree and it's Pod also has lots of health benefits. Locust Beans is Internationally traded in Nigeria with the HS Code 121292. Nigeria exported 35,550 US Dollars worth of Locust Beans in the year 2020. Nigeria is ranked 26th in the Exportation of Locust Beans as at year 2020. Therefore, at TOSFAT Concepts International, we are encouraging Nigerians to enter into this emerging market as this will also boost our Foreign Exchange. Locust Beans can be taken in the fresh Seed, dried Seed or Powdered Forms. Traditional procedures of producing Locust Beans has gone in a long way to limit the output of productions. Traditional Producers can not produce more than 6kg Daily. Traditional procedures involves obtaining the seed from the Pod, drying the seed under the sun, boiling the seed, dehu
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MELON SEED EXPORT BUSINESS

Melon seed generally known as egusi in Nigeria is a  fat  and protein -rich seeds of certain cucurbitaceous plant.  It’s a popular seed grown and mostly used in West Africa especially in Nigeria, and It is grown from the seed which is rich in protein and its use in preparing assorted dishes, especially soup. Melon seed also contain high quantity of Edible oil. It is packed with many  vital and beneficial nutrients  which are good for the body. They are good sources of the tryptophan, amino acids arginine, and methionine. Vitamins B1, B2, and niacin are well represented as well as the minerals sulfur, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, iron, and zinc. Melon Seed   grows very well in arid climate. The planting season is between April and June which is the start of the rainy season while the harvesting period is within October and December. Melon seed is grown in major African countries like: Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Togo, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, and Cameroon. There is
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