20 Ready-to-Use AI Prompts for Nigerian Business Owners

The fastest way to get value from AI is to start with a good prompt. Copy any of these, replace the parts in [brackets] with your own details, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Meta AI on WhatsApp.

Marketing

1. Write 5 Instagram captions for [product] priced at ₦[price]. My customers are [who they are] in [city]. Keep each under 40 words and end with a call to action to send a DM.
2. Give me a 2-week content plan for my [type of business] page on Facebook and Instagram. Include one post idea per day and the best format (photo, video or carousel).
3. Write a WhatsApp broadcast message announcing [offer] that ends on [date]. Friendly tone, maximum 60 words.
4. Suggest 10 names for a new [product/service] for Nigerian customers. Short, easy to pronounce, and memorable.
5. Rewrite this product description so it is clearer and more convincing: [paste description].

Customer service

6. A customer wrote: "[paste message]". Help me reply politely and professionally. The facts are: [what happened].
7. Write a short message thanking a customer for their order and asking them to leave a review on Google.
8. Create a list of answers to the 10 questions customers most often ask a [type of business], so I can save them as WhatsApp Business quick replies.

Pricing and money

9. My cost per unit is ₦[cost]. Competitors sell at ₦[price]. Suggest 3 pricing options and the profit per unit for each.
10. Help me create a simple weekly budget for my business. My average weekly sales are ₦[amount]. My regular costs are: [list].
11. Explain the difference between profit and cash flow using an example of a small provisions shop.
12. I want to offer a bundle deal. My products and prices are: [list]. Suggest 3 bundles that keep at least [x]% margin.

Planning and growth

13. I run a [type of business] in [city]. Give me 10 practical ideas to get more customers without paid adverts.
14. Write a simple one-page business plan for [business idea]. Include target customers, startup costs, pricing and how I will find customers.
15. What questions should I ask before choosing a supplier for [product]?
16. Help me write a job advert for a [role] in [city]. Include duties, requirements and how to apply.

Writing and admin

17. Turn these notes into a professional email to [who]: [paste notes].
18. Create a simple invoice template for my business, [business name], with fields for items, quantities, prices, delivery fee and total.
19. Translate this message into [Yoruba / Igbo / Hausa / Pidgin] and keep it friendly: [message].
20. Summarise this long document into 5 key points I should know as a business owner: [paste text].

Tips for better results

• Add context. The more the AI knows about your business, the better the answer.
• Ask for options. "Give me 3 versions" lets you pick the best.
• Refine. Reply with "shorter", "more formal" or "add prices" to improve the result.
• Verify. Always check translations, numbers and anything legal or tax-related before using it.

Save your favourite prompts in a note on your phone so you can reuse them every week.