Nigeria is the leading producer of Gum Arabic in West Africa. As well, it is the second largest world producer/exporter of Gum Arabic after Sudan. Gum Arabic (acacia senegalis) is a perennial tree found growing wild in large commercial quantity in the northern parts of Nigeria.

AVAILABLE statistics of the United Nations show that 72% of Africans live under the most appalling conditions; in slums and squatter settlements without adequate shelter or basic services. Nigeria, according to world economic assessment, was rated 95th in terms of global competitiveness out of 128 countries involved in a survey, and global competitiveness is notably dependent on infrastructure.

NIGERIA depends a lot on imported matches for its domestic lighting needs. The mass importation of safety matches into the country is due to the inclination of the economy on buying and selling, de-emphasizing production culture. Matches can be easily manufactured in any part of the country applying local technology. All facilities and resources necessary for the production of matches are readily available in the country.

IT is common knowledge that the problem of capital market can not be resolved without addressing the issue of Registrars. Registrars are very vital to the capital market because of the pivotal rules they play in bringing efficiency to the market.

YOU can build a high traffic website from scratch in a very short time and make your dream fortune. You need not bother yourself marketing for your website. The visitors to the site will automatically and willingly do the marketing. All you need is to be people-oriented. As a blogger, you must focus on people’s wellbeing. You must care about helping people grow. This should be your watchword as it is the secret of success as a blogger.

IN recent times, more profitable investment could be found in food processing industries across the globe. This is informed by the current global food crisis and economic recession ravaging the entire world. African countries are the worst hit as malnutrition, poverty, hunger and disease attain frightening levels. In the light of this, the writer recommends food production businesses to aspiring investors wishing to increase their wealth. Ice cream making is one of such businesses. It is quite feasible and easy to operate, requiring only small start –up capital. It has growth and profitability potentials with minimal pay-back period.

THE hot days of the dry season is once with us again. The scorching sun with its attendant thirst calls for demand for yoghurt. Yoghurt is a thirst assuaging and energy drink. It is pasteurized milk or low-fat milk fermented and conjugated to a custard-like constituency with mixed lactic acid culture. It may be flavoured or unflavoured. It is a nutritious food with refreshing qualities suitable for consumption even by the weight-conscious.

NIGERIA is  renowned for its crafts and the skills of its craftsmen for hundreds of years. Nigeria and African handicrafts are considered across the globe as the most original and unique hand-made possessions. Many countries are interested in patronizing the works of Nigerian craftsmen because Nigerian crafts convey designs which are distinctively Nigerian, reflecting our culture.