Meet the Boss: Charles Igwe, CEO, Nollywood Global Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2014 “A friend of mine described Nollywood as someone performing heart surgery using forks and knives. But the genius of it is that the patient survives.”
Business fades at Nigeria’s traditional dye pits Published by Chris Stein on 11 November 2014 For at least five centuries, people in the northern Nigerian city of Kano have dyed cloth in open-air pits and sold it across the region.
Retail in Nigeria – a lucrative business for those who get it right Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 10 November 2014 A new generation of Nigerian consumers is drawing retailers from all over the world.
The changing face of Lagos Published by Anna Rosenberg on 3 November 2014 My recent visit to Lagos has changed my perception of Nigeria’s commercial capital.
How Standard Chartered is using smartphones to understand Nigeria’s economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2014 Accurate market data is often hard to come by in many African countries.
No separation between work and pleasure in Lagos, says start-up coach Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 October 2014 “I think the best thing about Nigeria, specifically Lagos, is the energy of the work culture.”
Everyone’s private driver: Uber discusses its business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Uber has launched its taxi app in South Africa and Nigeria.
‘Facebook and online shopping? Yes! But please no internet banking’ Published by Bode Abifarin on 28 October 2014 Internet-loving Nigerians slow to adopt web banking.
Affordable housing: Nigeria’s big challenge also a ‘massive opportunity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Nigeria ranks among the top five nations globally where low-income families struggle to access affordable housing.
Meet the Boss: Enase Okonedo, dean, Lagos Business School Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 October 2014 “I’m a strong advocate of work-life balance.”
E-payment start-up SimplePay wants to beat cash in Nigeria Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 October 2014 How we made it in Africa interviews the entrepreneurs behind SimplePay.
Investment opportunities in Nigeria real estate Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2014 With Nigeria’s property market becoming more sophisticated, new prime grade commercial developments offers a number of opportunities.
Four reasons why operating in Nigeria can boost your success rate in Africa Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 2 October 2014 What is coming to your mind thinking of Africa’s most populated country?
Dubai sovereign wealth fund sees investment in Dangote as its gateway into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 October 2014 The Investment Corporation of Dubai recently took a minority stake in Nigeria’s Dangote Cement.
