Business Structure Deep Dive: Limited vs. Public Liability Company – Choose Your Growth Path!
Choosing the right business structure in Nigeria feels like standing at a crossroads under the hot Lagos sun. One path leads to a Limited Liability Company (Ltd), the other to a Public Limited Company (PLC). Each route carries its promises and hidden challenges. Too often, founders leap without fully understanding these structures, only to meet […]
TIN, VAT, and FIRS: Simplifying Nigerian Tax for Beginners
On a warm Lagos morning, a young entrepreneur sits in front of his laptop. His dream? To build a fashion brand that echoes through every street and whispers from every tailor’s shop. But as invoices pile up and suppliers demand clarity, the words TIN, VAT, and FIRS loom like cryptic shadows on his screen. If […]
Inside the Warehouse: How Nigerian SMEs Can Cut Fulfillment Costs
In the heat of Lagos traffic or the quiet bustle of Kaduna’s industrial corners, small businesses across Nigeria face the same challenge: high fulfillment costs. Warehousing is no longer a luxury for the big players. For Nigerian SMEs trying to survive and scale, it’s the beating heart of operations. Yet many bleed money unnecessarily, not […]
Business Setup in Nigeria: What Foreigners Get Wrong
When foreign entrepreneurs land in Nigeria, they often arrive with high hopes, detailed pitch decks, and bold dreams. Lagos feels electric, Abuja commands policy power, and Port Harcourt speaks with oil. But what many don’t realize is this: Nigeria is not plug-and-play. You can’t copy-paste strategies from London, Toronto, or Berlin and expect them to […]
Beyond CAC: The Other Permits Nigerian Startups Should Know
A crisp Lagos morning welcomes the soft hum of generators, the chatter of street vendors, and the electric rush of entrepreneurs shaping their dreams. Starting a business in Nigeria feels like jumping into a fast-flowing river, thrilling yet demanding. Many new founders focus all their energy on registering with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), proudly […]
