Nigeria

The year 2023 witnessed a wave of new launches in energy drinks. Cway Food & Beverages Co Nig introduced Boxi Energy Drink, positioned as a health-conscious energy beverage, devoid of caffeine and other potentially unhealthy stimulants. Available in…

Overcrowding and poor hygiene standards in certain areas of the country have increased the prevalence of cataracts, glaucoma and trachoma, a potentially blinding eye disease caused by bacterial infection. This has led to an increase in demand for OTC…

Nigeria continues to be a cash economy, though debit cards in particular are growing in popularity. Also, in 2023, this growth was further amplified, due to a cash shortage, as there was insufficient supply of the newly designed naira. As a result,…

Food preparation appliances faced significant challenges in 2023, predominantly influenced by adverse economic conditions in Nigeria. High inflation rates, a devalued local currency, and surges in fuel prices collectively constrained consumer…

Sales of footwear in Nigeria recorded a steep decline in retail volume terms in 2023, following the general pattern being seen across the apparel industry. This decline was due to the challenging economic conditions in the country with soaring…