EGUSI (melon) Buying/selling & Storage Busines In Nigeria
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page 0 · 32 posts · 11 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread where a single user (Fk2021) advertises Egusi (melon) and Palm Oil storage and trading services. While there are some questions from other users about profitability and entry requirements, the thread functions primarily as a sales funnel with repeated contact details and calls to action for investment.
Prices:
Egusi (Unpeeled): NGN28000.0 (Village markets (Peak season))Egusi (Unpeeled): NGN30000.0 (Nassarawa state (Post-transport))Egusi (Unpeeled): NGN23000.0 (Nigeria (Surplus season))Egusi (Unpeeled): NGN100000.0 (Nigeria (Scarce season))Crude Palm Oil: NGN8000.0 (Nigeria (Start of period))Crude Palm Oil: NGN11000.0 (Nigeria (Current market))Crude Palm Oil: NGN13000.0 (Nigeria (Current market))
Credibility signals:
cites specific locations of business operations (Delta to Nassarawa)details specific cost breakdowns (shaking, sewing, loading fees)provides direct phone numbers and WhatsApp contacts repeatedly
“I bought 9 (size 32) big bags of egusi at N28,000 per bag (shaking=1,000, Sewing=300, Loading=300, Produce ticket=150) =approx N2,000, That's altogether N30,000 per bag.”
“You can get up to 30% ROI on buying and selling, while up to 50% + on Storage depends on market rates though.”
“in 2017, a bag of Unpeeled Egusi that was bought at N23,000 in the month of surplus was sold at N100,000 during scarce.”
page 1 · 31 posts · 5 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single vendor advertising storage and trading services for Egusi (melon), palm oil, grains, and livestock. The author uses the thread to announce seasonal price drops, provide contact details, and share success stories from previous storage clients to build trust with potential investors.
Prices:
20 kegs (Palm Oil): NGN19500.0 (Isoko South LGA Oleh, Delta state)Palm Oil: NGN16000.0 (General Market Price)Palm Oil: NGN20500.0 (North Price)Egusi: NGN12000.0 (North Price)Maize (Red): NGN25000.0 (North Price)Maize (White): NGN24000.0 (North Price)Dried Pepper (Tatashe): NGN30000.0 (North Price)Beans (White): NGN50000.0 (North Price)Beans (Brown): NGN52000.0 (North Price)Goat: NGN10000.0 (North Price (Small))Goat: NGN15000.0 (North Price (Medium))Goat: NGN20000.0 (North Price (Big))Ram: NGN40000.0 (North Price)Ram: NGN80000.0 (North Price)Ram: NGN120000.0 (North Price)25 Litres Gallon: NGN2000.0 (Warehouse)
Credibility signals:
naming_physical_office_locationsciting_past_storage_success_storiesreferencing_specific_customer_interactions
“A client who stored 10 bags at 190k is currently selling at 550k. What a profit”
“Delay they say is indeed dangerous, so my advice is plan and buy on time so that you can benefit from the one month Egusi price drop before Egusi will begin to go up rapidly.”
“80% of our customers (palm oil, grains and livestock) are offline elderly buyers.”
page 2 · 32 posts · 12 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread by a single business operator (Fk2021) advertising an Egusi (melon) storage and trading service in Delta and Minna. The author dominates the conversation with sales pitches, price updates, and contact details, while a few other users ask questions about storage methods, pricing, and logistics, receiving standard sales responses.
Prices:
Egusi (Peeled): NGN25000.0 (General)Egusi (unpeel-Niger state): NGN8000.0 (General)Egusi (unpeel-Nassarawa state): NGN12000.0 (General)Egusi (Machine peel): NGN30000.0 (General)
Credibility signals:
Physical warehouse verification by a customerSpecific addresses provided (Yanga market Oleh, Minna)Claims of long-term storage capability (18 months)Multiple phone numbers and WhatsApp contacts provided
“It's not all species of Egusi that can be stored. That's where most people get it wrong.”
“I advise those who want to go into Egusi storage business to buy immediately the price drops next week.”
“Delay is indeed dangerous.”
page 6 · 31 posts · 7 participants
· discussion_qa
This thread is a heated dispute between a farmer advertising his Egusi (melon) business and a rival accusing him of fraud and price manipulation. While the original intent was to discuss storage and buying/selling, the conversation devolved into personal attacks, with the accused farmer defending his reputation and clarifying his business practices, while other users weighed in on the trustworthiness of the participants.
Pain points:
defraudedno_buyersprice_crash
Prices:
unpeeled egusi: NGN24000.0 (Nassarawa)unpeeled egusi: NGN31000.0 (Lafia)unpeeled egusi: NGN14000.0 (Nassarawa)unpeeled egusi: NGN20000.0 (Nassarawa)
Credibility signals:
citing years of experiencereferencing an associationnaming farm size or locationposting photos
“I have bought palm oil many times from this man in Oleh, Delta state directly from his shop many times.”
“Please there are various different sizes of bags in Nassarawa market, this is where dubious sellers and Agents and middle men trick you with bag size.”
“We will only buy it and supply it to you Millet is not among our storage things.”
page 10 · 31 posts · 8 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread by 'FK AGRO SERVICES' advertising storage and trading opportunities for palm oil, egusi, and corn. The single author dominates the discussion, repeatedly posting contact details, physical addresses, and claims of high profits to attract investors, while actively defending against skepticism and fraud accusations from other users.
Pain points:
defraudedtransport_costno_buyers
Prices:
Palm Oil: NGN20000.0 (Lagos)Peeled Egusi: NGN78000.0 (Onitsha)Corn: NGN24000.0 (Northern States)Palm Oil + Transport: NGN19500.0 (Various)
Credibility signals:
physical_office_addresscac_registrationyears_of_experienceoffline_customer_base
“Fake Palm oil mixed with RED PAINT is currently in circulation. It's CHEAP. But please no buy it because it'll cause CANCER to your body.”
“One of our customer from Onitsha who want to buy peeled Egusi... he said YANKURI LOL!!!! Now he's currently stranded in Niger state.”
failed
“OGA @JOHNTREDON, YOU CAN HELP US CONTINUE TO COUNT OUR BLESSINGS BECAUSE IN GOD WE TRUST.”
page 14 · 32 posts · 4 participants
· promo_listing
This page is dominated by a single author (Fk2021) promoting 'FK AGRO SERVICES' palm oil storage investment business, featuring repeated calls to action, phone numbers, and profit projections. While the thread title mentions Egusi, the content focuses almost exclusively on selling storage contracts to investors rather than discussing actual farming operations or community coordination.
Prices:
palm_oil: NGN15000.0 (Delta state)palm_oil: NGN17500.0 (Market)palm_oil: NGN18000.0 (Lagos)palm_oil: NGN13000.0 (Market)palm_oil: NGN14500.0 (Oleh)palm_oil: NGN20000.0 (Peak period)palm_oil: NGN11000.0 (Storage rate)
Credibility signals:
CAC registration certificatePhysical office addressWarehouse photosClaims of overseas training
“We're a registered company. FK AGRO SERVICES is doing business offline for many years and we have our own big market, because we're not middle men.”
“The time they are waiting for the palm oil price to drop will be the time massive increase will start already.”
“Unsuccessful people make their decision based on their current situation. Successful people make their decision based on where they want to be.”
page 18 · 32 posts · 1 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread entirely written by a single user, FK AGRO SERVICES, advertising their agricultural storage business for melon (egusi), palm oil, and beans. The author repeatedly posts contact details, explains their profit-sharing model, and provides warehouse locations while managing customer inquiries about booking schedules and supply availability.
Prices:
palm_oil: NGN25000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_size_or_locationposting_photos
“We have been doing this market with plenty people we have not meet face to face, people we meet here on Nairaland are plenty, thank to you all.”
“Your own is 70% from PROFIT, FK AGRO SERVICES is 30% from PROFIT”
“WE DON'T HOLD YOUR MONEY IN OUR HAND. IMMEDIATELY YOU PAYMENT, WE BUY YOUR STORAGE MARKET FOR YOU.”
page 22 · 32 posts · 3 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single user, 'Fk2021', advertising 'FK AGRO SERVICES' for buying and selling storage markets for corn, palm oil, and yams. The author repeatedly posts phone numbers, warehouse locations, and urgent notices to close contracts, while one other user attempts to ask a logistical question about sending a representative. A third, unrelated user at the end posts a massive list of seeds and seedlings for sale.
Prices:
yam seed: NGN10000.0 (Taraba state)
Credibility signals:
naming_farm_sizeposting_photosciting_years_of_experiencereferencing_an_association
“WE DON'T ADD LIE TO OUR MARKET. OUR MANDATE IS GOD FIRST.”
“WE ARE CURRENTLY ON THE MOVEMENT OF CORN NOW ... ROAD IS VERY BAD, TRUCKS IS FALLING PLENTY.”
page 26 · 32 posts · 2 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread dominated by a single author (FK2021/FK Agro Services) advertising palm oil and beans storage investment opportunities. The author repeatedly posts contact details, success stories, and profit calculations to recruit investors, while a single other user asks one question which is briefly answered. There is no genuine discussion or community interaction.
Prices:
palm_oil_storage: NGN19000.0 (Nigeria)palm_oil_storage: NGN152000.0 (Nigeria)palm_oil: NGN25000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
citing_registration_with_cacnaming_specific_location_yanga_market_olehciting_years_of_experience_10_years
“Buying Early is the SECRET for palm oil storage business.”
“We Mill our palm oil by ourself from palm tree bush we buy.”
“The Price for the palm oil storage for this season will come out January first week.”
page 31 · 32 posts · 5 participants
· promo_listing
This page is dominated by a single user, 'Fk2021', who runs 'FK AGRO SERVICES' and posts repetitive advertisements for grain storage and palm oil trading. The thread functions as a digital billboard where the author announces business openings, closing dates, and contact numbers, while occasionally engaging in a defensive argument against a user accusing them of being a scammer. Other users post brief responses seeking advice or commenting on market challenges, but the primary purpose is promotion rather than community discussion.
Pain points:
price_crash
Prices:
Red Corn: NGN42000.0 (Nigeria)White Corn: NGN40000.0 (Nigeria)Palm Oil (Top Grade A): NGN18000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals:
explicitly states physical market presencementions carrying loads and dirty clothescites 4 years of thread historyprovides multiple phone numbers and WhatsApp
“We have also close for the Egg Production Batch-A.”
“Competition is extremely high.”
“That's the real challenge. If you dont have the target market to resell your storage agro produce.. There is no need starting in the first place..”
page 32 · 31 posts · 9 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread for 'FK Agro Services,' where the primary author advertises buying, selling, and storage services for Egusi (melon) and other crops. While the thread functions as a business directory with contact details and seasonal updates, it includes a significant sub-thread where users discuss current market prices, storage availability, and security risks in Northern Nigeria. The page concludes with a dispute involving a specific user accusing the business owner of fraud, leading to a defensive rebuttal from the owner.
Pain points:
no_buyerstransport_costdefrauded
Prices:
200.0 maize: NGN0.0/bags (Abuja)100.0 soyabeans: NGN0.0/bags (Abuja)50.0 rice: NGN0.0/bags (Abuja)
Credibility signals:
business_namephone_numbersyears_of_experiencephysical_presence_claim
“We don't often publish market for online anymore because of the serious currently security problems for us doing North market, please kindly note.”
“Buyers be warned. My sister did storage biz with him since 2023 but he has refused to refund her capital not to talk of her profit. Please tread with caution”
“Over 95% of our market peopleare physical offline people ok.”
page 33 · 8 posts · 3 participants
· promo_listing
This page is a promotional thread for 'FK Agro Services' focused on buying, selling, and storage of agricultural goods like melons and corn. The discussion is dominated by a heated dispute between the business owner (Fk2021) and a former associate (keeper303) regarding unpaid debts and accusations of laziness, rather than a genuine community discussion. The thread concludes with the business owner refusing online investments and providing a phone number for physical market dealings.
Pain points:
defraudeddefraudeddefrauded
Credibility signals:
claiming physical presence in marketsciting past business relationshipsproviding phone number for contact
“Oga i am a very busy person that is alway carrying Kaya to different physical markets, unlike you sitting at home 24/7 and idle and lazying away the years Allah gave you”
“We no longer accept online investment people. ONLY PHYSICAL PEOPLE THAT COMES TO THE SHOP TO DISCUSS MARKET.”
“Please kindly contact us on phone call or WhatsApp number below, thank you 08083031185”