Nigeria has the potential to lead a continent – if it avoids the mistakes of its past Published by Austin Okere on 21 February 2017 ‘The market is like water; it will always find its level. The earlier we let this happen the better for our economy.’
Why Sony is pursuing music streaming in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 20 February 2017 ‘We do believe Nigeria could return to a top spot with regards to a music consumption market in the world.’
Nigerian FDI is falling, but investors are loving its debt Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2017 Nigeria’s latest Eurobond issuance had no trouble attracting investment. Here is why.
Profit-making idea: Follow Dangote’s lead and invest in Nigeria’s agriculture sector Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2017 The cost of importing food has risen dramatically, making local production more attractive.
How two brothers started Lagos’s first coffee-shop chain Published by Kate Douglas on 10 February 2017 Café Neo was started by Nigerian brothers Ngozi and Chijioke Dozie in Lagos. Today it hopes to expand across west Africa.
RMB Westport director talks property development opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 January 2017 Michael O’Malley on economic headwinds in Nigeria, and the potential he sees in French-speaking west Africa.
Nigeria’s businesses struggle to stay afloat Published by Chika Oduah on 17 January 2017 Nigeria is facing its worst recession in two decades.
Why many new A-grade malls and office blocks could see their values decline Published by Kate Douglas on 17 January 2017 In countries such as Ghana and Nigeria there is a mismatch between the rentals sought by landlords, and what tenants are willing to pay.
2017 outlook for Africa – threats or opportunities? Published by Richard Li on 16 January 2017 2017 will be a critical year for Africa.
Africa doesn’t need another mega mall, says property expert Published by Kate Douglas on 12 January 2017 ‘I think over the next 18 to 24 months, there will be a reset within the industry, in terms of the way forward.’
Nigeria must increase its oil output, says Moody’s Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2017 The rating agency expects Nigeria’s oil production to return to two million barrels a day.
Nigeria 2017: What can the country do better this year? Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2017 We talk to a handful of economists about how Nigeria can have a better year than it had in 2016.
Banking fraud is costing the Nigerian economy dearly Published by Oludayo Tade and Oluwatosin Adeniyi on 13 December 2016 Recent data show that last year electronic fraud in the banking sector accounts for about 16% of total fraud in the industry.
How Jumia is trying to beat traditional retail in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 12 December 2016 Jumia Market’s MD explains what the e-commerce group is doing to win customers over.