Exporters targeting Nigeria’s growing taste for wine Published by Femi Adewunmi on 23 April 2012 Nigeria is becoming an increasingly important market for wine exporters.
Record gold prices, but are Africans losing out? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 20 April 2012 The African Development Bank says that ordinary Africans are not benefiting enough from the gold boom.
Seven tips on how to enter the African market Published by Femi Adewunmi on 12 April 2012 During a recent webcast Hendrik Malan, operations director for Africa at Frost & Sullivan, shared some practical tips on how to invest in the continent.
Survey reveals Africa’s top locations for new hotels Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 April 2012 Nigeria-based W Hospitality Group recently carried out a survey of the international hotel brands’ development activities in Africa.
Investors in Africa need a sense of adventure, says Frost & Sullivan Published by Femi Adewunmi on 2 April 2012 There is currently significant optimism about Africa’s improving business environment. However, investors shouldn’t get carried away with the hype about the continent.
Student accommodation in Nigeria – an opportunity for investors Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 April 2012 Opportunities are opening-up for the private sector in the development and maintenance of student accommodation in Nigeria.
The end of the ‘fertiliser mafia’ and a new dawn for Nigerian agriculture Published by Femi Adewunmi on 30 March 2012 “The agriculture ministry … has tended to be controlled by what we refer to as the fertiliser mafia.”
Cassava could save Africa from the effects of climate change Published by Femi Adewunmi on 29 March 2012 While it is impossible to accurately predict the impact of climate change, one crop could potentially guarantee Africa’s food security, regardless of the weather.
Ranked: Africa’s most competitive cities Published by Femi Adewunmi on 22 March 2012 Despite Africa’s strong economic growth over the past decade, the continent’s cities still lag behind the rest of the world in terms of competitiveness.
Financial boost for Nigerian mobile money startup Paga Published by Femi Adewunmi on 17 March 2012 Nigerian mobile money platform Paga has received a US$2 million grant from Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA), a financial sector development organisation.
Three African countries included in new frontier markets fund Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 March 2012 “We have carefully selected the main frontier markets where we see exponential growth in all areas of economic, political and social activity.”
African middle-class creating opportunities for private healthcare Published by Femi Adewunmi on 6 March 2012 There is a strong demand in Africa for quality, world-class private healthcare, especially from the emerging middle-class, foreign investors, government and health insurers.
Poll: Is foreign investment good for Africa? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 27 February 2012 The significant increase in foreign investment in Africa over recent years is a matter of much debate.
Supermarket chain Shoprite to open a store in DRC Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 February 2012 South Africa-based pan-African retailer Shoprite Holdings plans to open its first store in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before June 2012.