THE TRENDS OF ENTREPRENUERSHIP IN NIGERIA – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The following are the ways and direction in which the studies of entrepreneurship are tilting towards:- Information and Communication Technology. When it comes to ICT, I will say Nigeria is lagging behind when compared to the western world. It may sound like bad news to you but to entrepreneurs and investors, it is good news. ICT is still an emerging trend that hasn’t reached its peak so a lot of opportunities exist for both local and foreign investors. I won’t go into the capital intensive business opportunities that exist in the ICT sector; rather, I will stick with small and medium scale business opportunities.



CYBER CAFÉ

The demand to stay connected to the rest of the world is rapidly on the increase and the cost of internet connection is still on the high side when compared to what is obtainable in the western world, thereby making cyber café an alternative for internet users; and an investment opportunity for entrepreneurs. This business can be started either on a small, medium or large scale but I will prefer a large scale because size can be a competitive edge for you in this business as customers won’t like to be kept waiting. Customers of this industry want speed and efficient service and most importantly: they want to be sure to find a vacant computer system anytime they want to surf the web without having to wait in line. If you can get a good location; provide speedy internet access and provide complementary services; you are in for a breakthrough.

E-LEARNING

Just as the world is going e-crazy: so also is Nigeria catching up with the trend. E-learning provision is still a virgin learning opportunity that hasn’t fully been tapped. Under the umbrella of providing e-services; you can find the following fast growing business opportunities: E-payment, bulk Sms services, web design and hosting, database management services, e-portal management etc.

GREEN ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY

With a global increase in the awareness of environment degradation and its hazard, the world has resorted to finding an alternative “green energy”. Nigeria is not left out in this global awareness that has created massive opportunities for smart entrepreneurs and investors. If you feel green is the next business trend on board, then below are the fastest growing business opportunities in the green energy and technology sector of Nigeria.

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