Nigeria: Don’t worry about short-term economic volatility, says MTN chairman Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2017 ‘It is still a very important market, almost 170 million people,’ says Phuthuma Nhleko.
Dangote takes long-term view to build pan-African cement empire Published by Kate Douglas on 10 April 2017 While other manufacturers are struggling in Nigeria’s tough economic environment, Dangote cement is performing strongly.
Uber: No deal breakers for doing business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2017 Uber had to tweak its developed-country business practices to align with the local realities in African countries such as South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.
Bad loans in Nigeria’s banking sector likely higher than records state, says economist Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2017 Nigerian banks could be facing higher levels of bad debt than they are letting on, according to Ecobank’s head of group research.
Building hotels in Africa: Radisson owner identifies its top cities Published by Kate Douglas on 17 March 2017 Carlson Rezidor aims to have hotels in Africa’s major commercial hubs to cater for regional business travellers.
Nigeria: The next chapter? Published by Charles Weller on 17 March 2017 The difficulties of the past two years have caused the country to diversify its economy.
Lagos’ first timeshare co-working space Published by Justin Probyn on 13 March 2017 Lagos CoWork is ‘uberising’ the office market by providing an on-demand workspace for growing businesses.
Business leaders share how they are dealing with some of Africa’s current challenges Published by Kate Douglas on 13 March 2017 The dollar crunch, negative perceptions and high costs – here is how some companies are getting around these challenges.
Asset manager goes against the grain by upping its stake in two Nigerian banks Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2017 It’s survival of the fittest in Nigeria’s banking sector, and Allan Gray believes it is betting on the winners.
Facebook CEO looks for more ‘likes’ from Africa Published by Eleni Mourdoukoutas on 28 February 2017 Mark Zuckerberg’s trip to Kenya and Nigeria inspired local techies amid scepticism.
Tiger Brands redefines its African strategy as reality sets in Published by Kate Douglas on 28 February 2017 Tiger Brands has disposed of its Kenyan business Haco, representing a shift in its African expansion strategy.
Meet the Boss: Michael Ugwu, general manager west Africa, Sony Music Published by Justin Probyn on 22 February 2017 ‘You never know what you might find on that tougher path because it is a road less travelled.’
Nigeria has the potential to lead a continent – if it avoids the mistakes of its past Published by Austin Okere on 21 February 2017 ‘The market is like water; it will always find its level. The earlier we let this happen the better for our economy.’
Why Sony is pursuing music streaming in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 20 February 2017 ‘We do believe Nigeria could return to a top spot with regards to a music consumption market in the world.’
