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Haulage & Truck Logistics Business

A single 10-ton truck on haulage contract earns ₦300k–₦1.2m monthly. FMCG companies, cement companies, and agricultural traders all need reliable truck partners constantly.

Monthly Potential
₦300k–₦600k
Difficulty
Advanced
Capital Needed
₦8,000,000
Income Period
Per Month
🧠 Skills You'll Need
High Capital High Return Asset
📍 Works Best In
Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt Nationwide
🚀 How to Get Started
  1. 1
    Acquire truck: new (₦8m–₦20m) or fairly used (₦2m–₦5m) — inspect thoroughly before purchase
  2. 2
    Register company with CAC and get road worthiness certificate, permits
  3. 3
    Apply for contracts: Dangote, BUA, Lafarge, Nestlé, Coca-Cola logistics tenders
  4. 4
    Join: Association of Logistics Truck Owners for route allocation and industry contacts
  5. 5
    Manage driver carefully — CCTV in cab, GPS tracker, and strict maintenance schedule
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💰 Ways to Fund This
NIRSAL Microfinance Bank — AGSMEIS (Agri-Business/SME Investment Scheme)
₦500,000–₦10,000,000
Microloan
Nigerian SME or agribusiness owner; must complete a NIRSAL-approved Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) training and get a completion certificate before disbursement.
📊 9% per annum interest (non-interest/Sharia-compliant option also available) — well below commercial or fintech rates. Up to 18-month moratorium before repayment starts.
NIRSAL Microfinance Bank — Targeted Credit Facility (TCF)
₦50,000–₦25,000,000
Microloan
Nigerian household, micro-enterprise, or small business; originally COVID-era, has continued as a general SME/household facility — confirm current status before applying.
📊 5% per annum interest — among the cheapest business credit available in Nigeria.
Bank of Industry (BOI) — MSME & Sector-Specific Loans
₦250,000–₦10,000,000
Government Fund
Registered Nigerian business (CAC registration typically required); requirements vary by specific BOI scheme (manufacturing, women, youth, etc.).
📊 Government-subsidized rates, typically well below commercial bank rates — confirm current scheme terms.
⚠️ Informational only — not financial advice. Confirm current terms directly with each provider before applying, and borrow only what you can repay.
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