April 2017

21 Apr 17

Business case for how a diesel-battery hybrid system can reduce electricity cost in Nigeria

Introduction Due to the grossly limited on-grid generation, most Commercial and Industrial (C&I) businesses in Nigeria augment their electrical energy needs with an on-sight off-grid diesel generator. This drives the average weighted unitized cost of electricity for the C&I space much higher than most other developed or developing countries. The…

12 Apr 17

How do I successfully market and distribute my clothing line in Nigeria?

Customer Problem The customer was in the process of expanding its U.S apparel line to Nigeria. They wanted to connect with a successful entrepreneur in the fashion industry that would provide insights on marketing and distribution of clothing & fashion accessories in the Nigerian market. Solution Within a week, we facilitated…

12 Apr 17

How do solar energy companies in Nigeria verify the credit-worthiness of their customers?

Customer Problem There is a new trend around the world – Solar energy companies are providing solar panel leases or loans to their customers. These companies are allowing their customers to pay for installation of their solar panels over an extended period of time. This model is easily implemented in…

12 Apr 17

Any advice on how to improve healthcare literacy, delivery & awareness in Nigeria?

Customer Problem: Our client in the U.S. needed some insight on the following three questions about the healthcare industry in Nigeria: 1) Advice for someone trying to develop healthcare literacy/awareness campaigns with support from hospitals in Lagos. 2) Any advice on strengthening infrastructure to improve health care delivery, particularly to…