Insights

Notes on brewing, distilling, and the beverage market in Nigeria and West Africa, based on what we see on projects.

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Ethanol from cassava or molasses: what really drives yield and cost

9 September 2026

The feedstock choice for a Nigerian ethanol plant comes down to fermentable sugar, processing complexity, energy cost, and supply risk. Here is how cassava and molasses compare.

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Setting up a brewery in Nigeria: what to settle before you buy equipment

9 September 2026

Equipment is the easy part. The brewery projects that finish on budget settle the market, the utilities, the regulatory path, and the full cost first. Here is the checklist.