Business Opportunities in Nigeria and Across the World

Ginger is a spice that is highly valuable in the international communities. It’s scientific name is Zinzigiber officinale and it is often dried artificially or through the sun to 10% - 12% moisture content. It is recognized for its pungency, aroma, aleo resin and high oil content. In the international market, buyers often prefer the ginger to be splitted that is why it is normally called DRIED SPLIT GINGER in the world market. Ginger harvesting season starts from the month of October through April. Nigeria is the third largest producer of Ginger all over the world and it can be sourced in the following locatios: Kaduna Nasarawa Benue Gombe Kaduna Niger In various countries, ginger is used for different purposes. Below are some of the uses of dried split ginger:      It is used in the confectionery industry      It is used in the pharmaceutical industry      It is used in the beverage industry      It is used in cooking especially in the Afric

Nigerians in diaspora from different part of the world often come to Nigeria their homeland, to set up companies in various fields of human endeavor 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 Africa and resell at a higher price in other continent of the world. Many industries and end users are seriously in need of agricultural/mineral from Africa. Are you living in India, China, Turkey, Lebanon, United States, United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and other continents, and you are a Nigerian? Commodity export business is one of the wisest decisions you can take in diversifying your investment, as it will be easy for you to convince buyers from your country of residence to buy from you at a more profitable price. Also you can start agricultural com

Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum)   is a tropical seed often called benniseed in Nigeria. This seed has been in existence since a long time ago. The original area of domestication of sesame is obscure but it seems likely to have first been brought into cultivation in Asia or India. The plant is usually 60 to 120cm tall and the fruit is a dehiscent capsule held close to the stem. When ripe, the capsule shatters to release a number of small seeds. The seeds are protected by a fibrous ‘hull’ or skin, which may be whitish to brown or black depending on the variety. In Nigeria, we have majorly two varieties of sesame seeds which are: White Sesame Seeds and Brown Sesame Seeds. The White Sesame Seeds is of food grade which can be used in the confectionary industries while the brown/mixed can be used in producing animal feeds. Major usefulness of sesame seeds in the international market are: 1.        Used in making biscuit 2.        Used in making aerosol 3.       Used in