Stephen Onyekwelu

3 weeks ago | businessday.ng | Stephen Onyekwelu

There was a time when digital skills were seen as an afterthought in Nigeria—something reserved for a select few in major cities or those with access to expensive resources. The idea of building a career in the digital space seemed distant for most. But Agbo Blessing Chinwe, with her unique journey and vision, saw the potential to change that narrative. Her story didn’t start in front of a computer screen or with a blueprint for a tech company.

4 weeks ago | businessday.ng | Stephen Onyekwelu

Nigeria has long been a giant in cocoa production, ranking among the world’s top exporters. Yet, for decades, the country remained absent from the global chocolate industry. The pattern was painfully familiar: Nigerian cocoa beans were shipped to Europe, processed into premium chocolates, and sold back to Nigerian consumers at exorbitant prices. The numbers were staggering. Nigeria produced over 280,000 metric tonnes of cocoa annually, yet less than 5% was processed locally into finished chocolate.

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Stephen Onyekwelu

In Lagos, where the sun hangs like molten gold over the Atlantic, a gathering of formidable women took place at the Innovation Hub on Victoria Island. It was the kind of afternoon where history is made, not in grand, sweeping gestures, but in the quiet conviction of shared wisdom.

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Stephen Onyekwelu

Africa’s dried fruits market is on a steady rise, driven by increasing health consciousness, urbanisation, and the demand for convenient, nutritious snacks. As local entrepreneurs and agribusinesses innovate, dried fruits are no longer just an export commodity; they are reshaping Africa’s food industry. Here are the top five countries leading the charge:South AfricaSouth Africa is the undisputed leader in Africa’s dried fruit market.

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Stephen Onyekwelu

There was a time when the only way to enjoy the sweet succulence of mango was in its brief season—golden, juicy, here today, gone tomorrow. Bananas blackened too soon. Pineapples rotted before they could be sold. In the sweltering heat of Nigeria, fresh fruit came and went like whispers in the wind. And with them, livelihoods disappeared too. But Affiong Williams saw what many others did not: the future of Nigerian fruit was not in its fleeting freshness but in its resilience.