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In Nigeria, sugar at home, sweets from abroad

Northern Nigerian farmers boast about land that could be some of the most productive for sugar in West Africa.

Published by on March 22nd, 2013 at 09:03 am
Jeff Immelt is chairman and CEO of GE

General Electric to invest $1 billion in Nigeria

American conglomerate General Electric says it will invest US$1 billion in Nigeria, promising to more than triple the country’s electrical output over the next 10 years.

Published by on February 4th, 2013 at 01:02 pm
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Can Nigeria get rail transport right?

Nigerian leaders have championed the revival of the nation’s rail lines for years.

Published by on October 5th, 2012 at 01:10 pm