Roasted Groundnut & Peanut Business

Roast and sell groundnuts at bus stops, parks, school gates, and markets. One of Nigeria's oldest and most reliable micro-businesses — capital is minimal, demand is constant.

Monthly Potential

₦5k–₦10k

Difficulty

Beginner Friendly

Capital Needed

₦2,000

Income Period

Per Day

🧠 Skills You'll Need

No Capital Daily Sales Food

📍 Works Best In

Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt Nationwide

🚀 How to Get Started

1

Buy raw groundnuts from market (₦500–₦1000 per paint bucket)
2

Roast using firewood or charcoal stove — season with salt and seasoning
3

Package in transparent bags at ₦100–₦500 per pack
4

Set up at high traffic points: motor parks, school gates, church/mosque areas
5

Scale: add other roasted items — cashews, plantain chips, corn — diversify your table

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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

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