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.