Can a new law restore sanity to Lagos’ rental market? Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 June 2011 Nigeria’s housing shortage – estimated to be between 14 and 17 million units – is strongly impacting property prices.
Nigerian cinema chain has its eyes set on Kenya Published by Claude Harding on 16 June 2011 “The mainstream cinema model in Africa has largely consisted of transplanting an American formula of Hollywood movies at New York prices to the affluent, who make up a very tiny slice of the population.”
Mr Price could open in Nigeria by December this year Published by Claude Harding on 2 June 2011 South African clothing and home goods retailer Mr Price is looking to open stores in Nigeria, Angola and Ghana.
MTN: ‘We studied the Nigerian market for 3 years before investing’ Published by Claude Harding on 25 May 2011 MTN studied the Nigerian market for three years before it took the leap to invest in Africa’s most populous country.
Learning about business in Africa from the sidelines a “waste of time” Published by Claude Harding on 22 May 2011 The only way to gain a real understanding of Africa’s business environment is to participate in an active and committed fashion.
Nigerian banks turning their focus towards agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 May 2011 “The fact that you have a bank that has its origins in investment banking looking seriously at agriculture, is a positive development.”
Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit addictive, says Stanbic IBTC boss Published by Claude Harding on 3 May 2011 Chris Newson, CEO of Stanbic IBTC Bank says the Nigerian people’s entrepreneurial spirit and energy are “incredibly addictive and powerful”.
New Radisson hotel set to open in Lagos Published by Claude Harding on 26 April 2011 A new 125 room hotel in Lagos’ busy port precinct of Apapa is set to open its doors in the first quarter of 2013.
Winds of change start blowing in Nigeria Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 April 2011 Early results show that the ruling People’s Democratic Party is losing its grip on power.
Nigeria in the midst of a retail revolution Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 April 2011 A new shopping centre, the Ikeja City Mall, is currently under construction in Lagos, Nigeria. We interviewed Michael Chu’di Ejekam about the business of developing shopping malls in Africa’s most populous nation.
Nigerian market opens up for clothing retailers Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 April 2011 Nigeria’s decision to lift a ban on imported textiles is opening up many opportunities for foreign clothing retailers.
Nigeria votes: Polls postponed to Monday Published by Claude Harding on 2 April 2011 Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the country’s National Assembly elections to Monday 4 April. The polls were originally scheduled for Saturday.
More to Niger Delta than guns and water Published by Claude Harding on 17 March 2011 Nigeria’s Niger Delta, an area better known for militant bombings and kidnappings, holds good potential for investment despite the negative publicity it has attracted over recent years.
Lagos light rail project to impact property prices Published by Claude Harding on 14 March 2011 A new light rail mass transit system in Lagos is set to have an impact on property prices in Nigeria’s commercial capital.