How MTN is profiting from Nigeria’s informal economy Published by Robert Neuwirth on 6 December 2011 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 Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 November 2011 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 Published by Claude Harding on 8 November 2011 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 Published by Charles Robertson on 5 November 2011 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 Published by Femi Adewunmi on 1 November 2011 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” Published by Femi Adewunmi on 6 October 2011 Nigeria’s short stay serviced accommodation industry holds good potential for further investment.
Nigeria not a country for weaklings Published by Philipp Wörz on 6 October 2011 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.
Nigeria’s middle-class: How we live, and what we want from life Published by Femi Adewunmi on 2 October 2011 A recent survey by Renaissance Capital of the booming Nigerian middle-class delivered some interesting results.
Nigeria set to overtake UK as largest market for Guinness Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 August 2011 Nigeria is expected to overtake the UK as the largest market for Guinness stout in 2014.
Should you invest in Nigeria? Published by Denis Worrall on 12 July 2011 What are some of the negatives and some of the positives of getting involved in Nigeria right now?
Producers thinking outside of the box with British-Nigerian family sitcom Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 July 2011 Two young entrepreneurial TV producers are following an unconventional route in pursuit of their dream to produce a successful sitcom.
Nigeria should not be importing fertiliser, says billionaire businessman Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 July 2011 “There is no reason why Nigeria should be importing fertiliser,” believes Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group.
Doing business in Nigeria: An expat’s view Published by Susan Smit on 6 July 2011 South African Pieter de Wet has been living in Lagos, Nigeria for the past nine months. He works for First Guarantee Pension Limited as research analyst focussing on Africa.
Nigeria removes impediment to investment Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 June 2011 Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi, has revealed that the one-year restriction associated with the holding period of the Certificate of Capital Importation (CCI) in the fixed income market will be lifted.