Niger state is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, located in the North Central part of the country. The state's capital is called Minna and its slogan is 'The Power State'. The major languages spoken in Niger state are English, Nupe, and Hausa. The major ethnic groups in Niger state are Nupe, Gbagyi people, and Hausa.

Niger state shares a border with Kebbi state, Zamfara state, Kaduna state, Kwara state, Kogi state, and an international border with the Republic of Benin.

Niger state is called the power state because the state houses two of Nigeria's biggest hydroelectric power stations; the Kainji Dam and the Shiroro Dam. The state also attracts tourists from within and outside Nigeria with places like Guara Falls, Kainji National Park (The largest national park in Nigeria), Kainji Lake, Zugurma Game Reserve, and Borgu Game Reserve.

Other sources of income in the state are the Agriculture, State government, and hospitality industry.

20 Best Business Opportunities in Niger State

1. Tourism Business: The state of Niger contains popular tourist destinations that draw visitors from both inside and outside of Nigeria. However, most visitors, particularly those from non-English speaking nations, may find it challenging to communicate with locals. If you reside in the Niger state and speak one or two other languages, you can start a business as a tour guide. This kind of company is a hip way to make money in Niger State; if you're a student in one of the higher schools there, you can combine it with your studies or other sources of cash.

2. Photography and videography: In Niger State, one of the commercial potentials that haven't been properly explored is the photography and videography industry. The fact is that there are a lot of events planned in Niger state that a photographer may need to capture. If you set up this kind of business in Minna or Bida, you can draw consumers without forcing event organizers to travel as far as Abuja to find photographers to cover their events. To get started, all you have to do is learn the necessary skills and then get quality space for your picture studio.

3. Taxi Industry: One of the businesses an entrepreneur who is familiar with the state reasonably well can enter is the taxi business. Because Niger State has a large amount of land, if you want to start your own taxi company there, you should concentrate on important cities like Minna, Bida, or Suleja. The ability to start with one taxi and expand to a fleet of vehicles dispersed around the state is one benefit of the taxi industry.

4. Hotel Business: Due to the large number of people that travel to Niger State for leisure, business, education, or research purposes, the hotel industry there is a lucrative investment opportunity. So, if you're considering beginning a business in Niger State, you might want to think about opening your hotel. The fact is that if you construct your hotel close to tourist attractions, educational institutions, and Abuja, you stand a decent chance of seeing a substantial return on your investment. Suleja is a wonderful location for a hotel because it is one of the nearest cities to Abuja.

5. Auto Repair Business: Another enterprise that a businessperson in Niger can launch is an auto repair company. When compared to other states in Nigeria's northern region, Niger State has a comparatively high number of cars. Make sure the location of your vehicle repair shop is accessible if you plan to open it to the public.

6. Real estate business: If you want to have a portfolio of businesses in the Niger state that will be profitable for you both now and shortly, you might think about investing in real estate. You might start by constructing private dormitories near the campuses of Niger's colleges and polytechnics. You can also construct good residences in Suleja.

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7. Restaurant Business: In the state of Niger, entrepreneurs can launch yet another successful restaurant business. Good food, a clean restaurant, and a prominent location are all necessary for attracting consumers.

8. Car Wash Business: In Niger State, particularly in cities like Minna, Bida, or even Suleja, a car wash business is one of the simpler ventures a businessperson may launch and succeed in. Even though it is a little business, if it is correctly positioned and managed, it may be quite profitable.

9. Business Center: If you're looking for a business to open in the state of Niger that won't require your constant presence during business hours, consider a business centre. You can start a business centre where clients can type, print, bind, scan, and make copies of their documents. Employing someone who can operate the machines you have available at the business centre will allow you to run the company independently.

10. Fashion Business: A second enterprise that a businessperson in Niger State can launch is a fashion house, which has the potential to generate significant revenue. The fact is that huge clients who are willing to spend extra on your service will come to you if you are competent at sewing. Additionally, you can ask nearby schools for assistance in creating their school uniforms.

11. Business Making Drinks: Here, locally produced beverages including Zobo, Kunu, and Ginger are made. We also prepare similar drinks in our houses. Any company that concentrates on producing these drinks in a semi-industrial setting will succeed in the long run, especially with NAFDAC approval, hygienic production, and attractive packaging.

12. Shoe Making: We have unprofessional cobblers who make shoes. They are almajirae seniors. If they don't ruin your shoes, you might consider yourself lucky. It wouldn't be inappropriate to have a good arena for the production and repair of shoes. Residents have nice, expensive shoes with only minor flaws that require readjusting, etc. All of the almajirae cobblers will enter the building once it is operating. They can be trained, and you can make them stay productive.

13. Ice cream parlour: Apart from the refrigerated FanMilk or Supreme, the only Ice Cream machine in Minna is Safara Foods. A good business venture can strike a franchise deal with Dominos or start another Ice Cream brand of such exoticness. It will soar.

14. Children's Training Centers: Can we get some corporate commitment to teaching our kids the fundamentals of coding, public speaking, martial arts, creative writing, leadership, and entrepreneurship, among other things? Parents are willing to allow their children to be trained since Minna is about elitism.

15. Social Media Marketing: Through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, and other platforms, millions of businesses worldwide are gaining new clients. Many companies are willing to pay highly for social media marketers, or professionals with experience running advertisements on social media. Be visible, set competitive prices, and advertise your services on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok. You'd be astonished at how many customers you'd attract using these sites.

16. Tutorial Center: Opening a tutorial centre in Niger State is a lucrative enterprise for a young, intelligent graduate. Start by hiring experts in fundamental subjects. In Ogun State, there are hundreds of applicants who wish to pass JAMB with flying colours. For a set cost, you can offer your skills to these pupils. You can choose to receive daily or weekly payments.

17. Beauty salon: This business is high in demand right now, people always want to look good and will spend money on doing that. All you need is the skill to make people look beautiful, you will need a shop, beauty products, and a few hands to help you with your work.

18. T-shirt printing: If you are good at graphic design, you can start making designs for t-shirts and sell them at affordable rates. A lot of people like to customize their shirts with different catchphrases, signs, logos or cartoon characters. You can use this opportunity to start one.

19. Baking: Baking is a lucrative business to start but you need to have good baking skills. It involves baking, decorating cakes, and cupcakes, making pastries, etc. You can start with low capital and grow from there. When you deliver good cakes to people, they will be sorry to refer you and you get more customers.

20. Egg Supply and Distribution: This is a very good business idea one can start up, whether you have a poultry farm or not. You can be supplying eggs at a wholesale rate to retailers, generally people around you. Eggs are used for different purposes, so the business is profitable.

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