Archive for the ‘Nigeria’ category
Could 2012 be Nigeria’s year of real reform?
There are many reasons to be negative about Nigeria’s business environment. However, Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Rencap, argues that 2012 might just be the year we start to see real change.
Troubles in Nigeria bad for business
The recent events in Nigeria are not only keeping politicians and security chiefs awake at night, but companies are also experiencing pain.
How Nigeria’s fuel price increase will impact inflation
“The impact of the petrol price hikes could go beyond simply pushing up transport costs. It is also expected to affect the cost of producing goods and services.”
Nigeria’s fuel dilemma
While many people on 1 January had to cope with a headache after the previous night’s festivities, Nigerians entered the new year with an additional misery.
S&P revises the outlook on Nigeria’s top three banks to positive
Last week, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) revised its outlook on Nigeria’s three largest banks – GT Bank, First Bank of Nigeria and Zenith Bank – to ‘positive’ from ‘stable’.
Nigerian mobile money startup Paga wants 15 million users by 2015
How we made it in Africa talks to Tayo Oviosu, founder of Paga, Nigeria’s hottest new mobile money platform.
Looking to become wealthy? Consider rice farming in Nigeria
Global agricultural company Olam says the cultivation and processing of rice in Nigeria has the potential to be a lucrative industry.
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement could be a threat to multinationals like Lafarge
Nigeria’s largest cement company, Dangote Cement, could become the world’s sixth biggest producer if its expansion plans play out as expected.
How MTN is profiting from Nigeria’s informal economy
Robert Neuwirth, author of Stealth of Nations: The Global Rise of the Informal Economy, examines how mobile operator MTN is using hawkers and street vendors as distribution agents.
Why Africa is not high on the agenda of most companies in the West
Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital says the majority of business people in the West are not falling over themselves to invest in Africa.
Nigerian consumers upbeat about the future
Nigerians are the most optimistic nation in the world with 72% saying they expect “good” or “mostly good” economic conditions in the year ahead.
Economist shares his thoughts on Nigeria
Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital, shares his thoughts on Nigeria after a recent visit to the country.
Five reasons why Lagos’s real estate sector is set to take-off
Alitheia Capital has identified five initiatives by the Lagos State Government that are having a significant impact on the real estate sector.
Short stay serviced accommodation a “clear investment opportunity”
Nigeria’s short stay serviced accommodation industry holds good potential for further investment.
Nigeria not a country for weaklings
While a mere week spent in Nigeria is by no means sufficient to become an expert on the country, it was a great experience to better understand how companies are dealing with challenges and opportunities on the ground.
