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Hardship: 10 Business Ideas To Make Money From Home

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1 year ago

October 5, 2024

Starting a home-based business in Nigeria is a fantastic way to earn extra income, whether you’re a student, stay-at-home parent, or just looking for a side hustle. With the right products, you can tap into local demand and create a profitable venture from the comfort of your home.

Here are some easy and popular items you can make and sell.

Homemade Snacks and Small Chops

This is the first on the list as Nigerians love tasty snacks. Homemade treats always attract attention, whether for casual munching or big parties.

Some of the popular snacks you can make are chin-chin, puff puff, plantain chips, buns, and doughnuts. These snacks are popular and can be sold in roadside kiosks or supplied to local shops.

Snacks are a must-have at social gatherings, and you can easily sell them to supermarkets, offices, or even on the street.

Tailoring and Alterations

If you can sew, you’re sitting on a goldmine. Tailoring is a highly sought-after service, especially for custom-made clothes and alterations.

You can create traditional or modern outfits for events and everyday wear. Many people need adjustments to their clothes, and you can offer this service from home.

Nigeria is a fashion-conscious country, and people are always looking for tailors to create or fix their outfits.

Fashion Accessories

You cannot go wrong with fashion accessories. Handmade fashion accessories are in high demand, and with minimal investment, you can create beautiful items that appeal to Nigerian fashion lovers.

Beaded jewelry, ankara accessories, hair bonnets and scrunchies are super popular among women and are simple to produce.

Fashion accessories can be sold at markets, online, or supplied to boutiques, and there’s always a demand for unique, handmade pieces.

Homemade Beauty Products

People are more interested in natural beauty products these days, and you can easily make and sell skincare or haircare products from home.

Black soap, shea butter mix, hair oils and creams made from natural ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter are in high demand.

As more Nigerians embrace organic beauty products, you’ll find plenty of customers who prefer homemade, chemical-free options.

Soap Making

Soap is something everyone needs, and starting a soap-making business doesn’t require much. You can create a variety of soaps right from home.

You can make bar soap, liquid soap, organic bath soap made from natural ingredients like shea butter and essential oils.

Soap is an everyday necessity, and offering high-quality, locally-made options will surely attract customers.

Graphic Design and Printing Services

If you’re skilled in graphic design, you can offer design and printing services from home, creating business cards, flyers, and more.

Businesses will pay for professionally designs such as business cards, flyers, t-shirt printing and logo design.

With many entrepreneurs and event organisers needing these services, you’ll have plenty of potential clients.

Perfume and Fragrance Production

Perfume making can be a profitable venture, especially if you create long-lasting, high-quality scents.

Nigerians love smelling good, and you can supply your products to beauty shops or sell them directly to customers.

Candles and Air Fresheners

Scented candles and air fresheners are becoming more popular in Nigerian homes, and they’re easy to make.

You can create beautiful, aromatic candles using essential oils and wax. Also, gel air fresheners are for homes and offices and these are simple to produce and sell.

People love creating a cozy atmosphere at home, and with more urban households adopting candles and air fresheners, there’s a growing market.

DIY Crafts and Gifts

Personalised gifts are always a hit, and making handmade crafts can be a fun and profitable business.

Custom Gift Baskets: you can create themed baskets for birthdays, weddings, or holidays.

Hand-painted Items: Mugs, frames, or T-shirts with custom designs or messages.

Greeting Cards: Handmade cards for special occasions can be sold online or at local events.

Personalised gifts are always in demand, especially during special events and holidays, and you can sell them through Instagram or at craft fairs.

Starting a business from home in Nigeria is a great way to generate income. Whether you enjoy making snacks, crafting beauty products, or offering services like tailoring and graphic design, there are many opportunities to turn your skills into a thriving business.

Make sure to focus on quality, find your target market, and make the most of social media to spread the word about your products.
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Netanyahu Asks Israeli President For Pardon From Corruption Charges

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19 hours ago

November 30, 2025

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Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has asked the country’s president for a pardon in his long-running corruption case, saying the criminal proceedings are hindering his ability to govern and that ending the trial would benefit the nation.

Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, has denied the bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges.

His lawyers told the president’s office that he still believes the legal process will eventually lead to a complete acquittal.

“My lawyers sent a request for pardon to the president of the country today. I expect that anyone who wishes for the good of the country support this step,” Netanyahu said in a brief video statement released by his Likud party.

The prime minister, who has been on trial for five years, has not admitted guilt, and neither have his lawyers. Opposition leader Yair Lapid said Netanyahu should not receive a pardon unless he admits wrongdoing, expresses remorse and immediately withdraws from political life.

Pardons in Israel are usually granted only after a conviction, but Netanyahu’s lawyers argued the president can step in when public interest is at stake, saying intervention could help heal national divisions and promote unity.

President Isaac Herzog’s office described the request as “extraordinary” with “significant implications”. His office said the president “will responsibly and sincerely consider the request” after receiving the necessary opinions.

United States President, Donald Trump, recently wrote to Herzog urging him to consider approving the pardon, describing the case against Netanyahu as “a political, unjustified prosecution”.

Herzog’s office said the request will be sent to the justice ministry’s pardons department to gather assessments that will be forwarded to the president’s legal adviser, who will prepare a recommendation.

(Reuters)

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US: Four Killed, 10 Others Wounded In California Shooting

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1 day ago

November 30, 2025

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Four people were confirmed dead and 10 others injured after a shooting at a family gathering in California, United States on Saturday night, according to US police, who described the attack as a “targeted incident.”

The incident occurred inside a banquet hall in Stockton, northeast of San Francisco, shortly before 6:00 pm, spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, Heather Brent, told reporters during a news briefing.

Brent said the victims, ranging from “juveniles to adults,” were rushed to nearby hospitals, noting that details about the shooting remained limited.

“What we have confirmed at this time is that there was a banquet hall where a family was celebrating. We have 14 victims of this shooting. Four of those are deceased,” Brent said.

“Early indications suggest that this may be a targeted incident. Investigators are exploring all possibilities at this time.”

The sheriff’s office posted on social media that detectives were “working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy.”

“We are urging anyone with information, video footage, or who may have witnessed any part of this incident to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office immediately,” the post added.

Authorities said no suspect had been identified at the time of the report.

California Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed on the development, his office said in a social media statement.

Data from the Gun Violence Archive shows there have been 504 mass shootings in the United States so far this year, including the Stockton attack.

(AFP)

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FULL LIST: US To Review Green Cards From 19 ‘Countries Of Concern’ After Washington Shooting

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3 days ago

November 29, 2025

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The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it will review the immigration status of all permanent residents, or “Green Card” holders, from Afghanistan and 18 other countries following the attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.

U.S. officials identified the suspect in Wednesday’s shooting as a 29-year-old Afghan national who previously worked alongside American forces in Afghanistan.

The individual was granted asylum earlier this year, not permanent residency, according to AfghanEvac, an organisation that assists Afghans resettled in the United States after the Taliban takeover in 2021.

“I have directed a full-scale, rigorous reexamination of every Green Card for every alien from every country of concern,” said Joseph Edlow, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), on X.

The review follows a June executive order from President Trump classifying 19 countries as “of Identified Concern.”

The order banned entry for nearly all nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan. The full list of these countries is:

Afghanistan

Myanmar

Chad

Congo-Brazzaville

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Haiti

Iran

Libya

Somalia

Sudan

Yemen

A partial travel ban applies to seven additional countries, though some temporary work visas remain allowed: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.