Aba Manufactured Goods Middleman

Source shoes, bags, and clothing directly from Aba manufacturers and supply retailers in your city at 40–60% markup. Aba produces 90% of Nigeria's affordable leather goods.

Monthly Potential

₦100k–₦300k

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capital Needed

₦30,000

Income Period

Per Month

🧠 Skills You'll Need

Scalable B2B Trading

📍 Works Best In

Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt Nationwide

🚀 How to Get Started

1

Visit Ariaria International Market, Aba for manufacturer contacts (not retailers)
2

Sample products: shoes at ₦800–₦2000 factory price that retail for ₦4k–₦8k
3

Place first order of 50–100 units in popular sizes
4

Sell to boutiques, market traders, and Instagram stores in your city
5

Build monthly supply chain — take orders, travel monthly or use logistics

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💰 Ways to Fund This

SMEDAN Programmes (free registration, training, grant windows)

₦0–₦3,000,000

Government Fund

Nigerian-owned micro or small business. Free CAC business name registration via the CAC-SMEDAN partnership is a common entry point.

📊 Varies by scheme — many components are free or grant-based; some link to subsidized loans.

🌐 Apply

Cooperative Society Loan

₦5,000–₦500,000

Cooperative

Membership in a registered cooperative society (workplace, community, or trade-based).

📊 Typically the lowest-cost option available — often single-digit or interest-free among trusted members.

⚠️ Informational only — not financial advice. Confirm current terms directly with each provider before applying, and borrow only what you can repay.