Nigerian entrepreneur grows trendsetting jewellery business from scratch Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 25 July 2017 We talk to Gbenga Ayo-Dada, the founder and creative head of Artsmith Collections.
Nigeria’s ‘queen of golf’ mentors next generation of potential pros Published by Chika Oduah on 25 July 2017 In Nigeria golf is still a rich man’s game.
Startup snapshot: What this Nigerian footwear brand would do with a $1m investment Published by Justin Probyn on 17 July 2017 KEEXS produces urban and athleisure footwear products.
The journey so far: Tunde Kehinde, co-founder, Lidya / Jumia Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2017 ‘The earlier you can learn on someone else’s dime before committing your life, taking money from investors and bringing people into your company, the better.’
The journey so far: Lexi Novitske, principal investment officer, Singularity Investments Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 June 2017 Talking tough situations and untapped business opportunities with Nigeria-based investor.
Startup snapshot: Streamlining the buying and selling of medication in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 26 June 2017 Talking business with Vivian Nwakah, co-founder of online pharmaceutical distribution platform Medsaf.
Filling Nigeria’s fintech sector Published by James Jeffrey on 20 June 2017 Tech entrepreneur Tayo Oviosu returned to Nigeria from the US with a mission to build a business that would help financially empower ordinary people.
Nigeria: Accelerated infrastructure investments needed to drive the next wave of economic growth Published by Oludayo Abass on 5 June 2017 Nigeria is currently experiencing the effects of its overdependence on oil and underinvestment in infrastructure.
A closer look at Lumos’ pay-as-you-go solar business in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 24 May 2017 Lumos has installed close to 40,000 solar units in the country.
Doing Business: Can Nigeria replicate the Singapore model like Mauritius did? Published by Rafiq Raji on 22 May 2017 If one were to use the Singaporean and Mauritian success stories as templates, scepticism about the potential success of current reform proposals In Nigeria would be somewhat justified.
Now that AB InBev has acquired SABMiller, here are its plans for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 18 May 2017 These include increasing production in Nigeria and boosting sales of its global brands in South Africa.
Nigeria: Finding opportunities where others fear to tread Published by Andrew Lapping on 16 May 2017 Allan Gray’s primary area of interest in Nigeria is the financial sector, where sentiment is truly extreme.
Investors need to approach Nigeria with caution Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 May 2017 Chris Newson, director for Africa private markets at Investec Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the Nigerian economy.
Lagos now ranked among world’s cheapest cities in USD terms Published by Justin Probyn on 1 May 2017 Nigeria has been experiencing significant economic headwinds due to the fall in the price of oil.
