The founder of MitiMeth – Achenyo Idachaba has stressed that circular businesses in Nigeria need support from ecosystem research and development, government, entrepreneurs, finance for them to scale. She made this remark while reflecting on key insights from the recently concluded mission to the Netherlands, a second phase of the Netherlands-Nigeria Innovation Exchange project. The […]
The Netherlands Consulate in Nigeria, has started its scoping mission, to identify circular economy business opportunities and potential partners in Nigeria across six selected states namely Ogun, Oyo, Abia, Abuja, Anambra and Kano states. The scoping mission officially started on 12th March with a visit to Ogun state Ministry of Environment, Southwestern University and the […]
The transition towards a circular economy in Nigeria is gaining significant traction, fueled by the ingenuity and dedication of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are moving beyond conceptualization to impactful on-the-ground operations. Recent engagements with dynamic players in this space offer a compelling glimpse into this evolving landscape, showcasing both the diversity of approaches […]
A Collaboration Between Circular Business Platform (CBP), Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and the Netherlands Consulate. The Circular Business Platform (CBP), dedicated to fostering a solid foundation for circular businesses in Lagos and across Nigeria by offering access to knowledge, business opportunities, networks, and resources, is partnering with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, […]
A key aspect of circular procurement is procuring raw materials as inputs for manufacturing… Raw materials are essential for many types of business operations, yet if unchecked can pose significant challenges for sustainability. According to the World Economic Forum, over 90% of global biodiversity loss and water stress, along with approximately half of global greenhouse […]