Nigerian golf tournament looking to attract Ernie Els, Retief Goosen Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 January 2011 Some of the world’s best golfers, including Colin Montgomerie, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, might play in a tournament in Nigeria next year.
Nigerian banks “one of the best prospective investment areas in the world” Published by Mishnah Seth on 22 January 2011 The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) was created to stabilise the banking sector following the special audit in 2009. Investec’s Mishnah Seth believes it will boost the country’s banking sector.
Heineken boosts its Nigerian operations Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2011 Heineken N.V., the world’s third- largest brewer by volume, has increased its Nigerian footprint through the acquisition of two holding companies from the Sona Group.
Hotel operator pursuing opportunities in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2011 “We look at Nigeria as almost a continent within a continent.”
UAC and Tiger Brands conclude joint venture deal Published by Staff Writer on 15 January 2011 UAC of Nigeria (UACN), a Nigerian diversified company, and Tiger Brands, a South African fast-moving consumer goods firm, have concluded a deal to form a strategic partnership.
Nigeria ahead of SA in race to become Africa’s first addition to BRIC grouping? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 December 2010 While South Africa is the larger economy, Nigeria is expected to catch up in the next few years.
Public private partnerships – the answer to Nigeria’s infrastructure problems? Published by Alitheia Capital on 12 December 2010 Nigeria’s infrastructure challenge is huge and the involvement of the private sector is not just desirous, but necessary.
Nigeria’s upcoming elections – looking at some of the issues Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 Investors and business people will keep a close eye on Nigeria’s upcoming general elections. Historian Max Siollun addresses some of the issues
KFC to open 20 restaurants in Nigeria during 2011 Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 US-based restaurant group Yum! Brands is planning to open 20 KFC outlets in Nigeria during 2011.
Olam to establish sugar refinery in Nigeria Published by Claude Harding on 3 December 2010 Olam International Limited, a global agribusiness company, today announced that it will set up a port-based sugar refinery in Nigeria.
Canadian firm to build monorail in Nigeria’s Enugu State Published by Staff Writer on 28 November 2010 Globim Corporation, a Canada-based privately owned consortium of engineering organisations and experts, is set to build a 117 kilometre monorail in Enugu, the capital city of Enugu State, Nigeria.
South African consumer goods company invests in Ethiopia, Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2010 South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, Tiger Brands, today announced new investments in Ethiopia and Nigeria.
How effective are Lagos’ model city plans? Published by Alitheia Capital on 15 November 2010 Using the Ikoyi-Victoria Island Model City Plan (MCP) as a case study, we look at the effectiveness of Lagos State’s MCPs. The article highlights some of the key factors affecting its successful implementation and proffers ideas to achieve better and more effective monitoring and control processes.
Nigeria: Lagos apparently better than Abuja for business Published by Staff Writer on 8 November 2010 Foreign business people should think twice before deciding to promote their products in Nigeria’s capital Abuja instead of Lagos.