Examining Nigeria’s online shopping potential Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2016 Nigerians’ use of mobile devices to make online retail purchases is significantly higher than global purchasing rates across several categories.
Boulos Group CEO shares insight into Nigeria’s consumer goods sector Published by PwC on 22 March 2016 Even low-income consumers are demanding better quality in consumer goods.
Questions lie ahead as Nigeria reforms state oil company Published by Chris Stein on 22 March 2016 The restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation into five businesses and two service companies has been widely anticipated since President Muhammadu Buhari took office last year.
Truworths, Shoprite and Massmart: How South African retailers are doing in rest of continent Published by Kate Douglas on 18 March 2016 In light of recently released financial results, we look at how three South African retailers are viewing their operations in the rest of the continent.
Lagos: Managing a megacity Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 16 March 2016 Nigeria’s commercial capital is almost certainly the largest metropolis in Africa. Governing the eponymous state is no easy task.
Thoughts on the future of retail in Lagos Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 3 March 2016 Why go to a mall when you can order everything you need online, and it is delivered to you?
Video: Lagos Business School prof on how multinationals can succeed in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2016 ‘The fact that we are one continent does not necessarily mean that we behave, think and do things in the same way.’
FDI inflows in the face of socio-political risks: The cases of Nigeria and Egypt Published by Isaac Kwaku Fokuo Jr and Aparupa Chakravarti on 29 February 2016 Countries can continue to attract FDI even in the midst of political and social risk.
Impact of corruption on Nigeria’s economy Published by Andrew S Nevin on 29 February 2016 Corruption affects public finances and business investment, as well as the standard of living in Nigeria.
Agriculture as a business: Approaching agriculture as an investment opportunity Published by Akinwumi Adesina on 19 February 2016 ‘Agriculture is a business. And the more we treat it as a business, as a way to create wealth, the more it will promote development and improve people’s lives to boot.’
Charles Robertson on why there is much to like in Nigeria Published by Charles Robertson on 11 February 2016 We have always maintained that Nigeria’s future does not lie with oil, and are encouraged by the high quality government team that is pushing hard for diversification.
Nigerian economic outlook: Headwinds with bright spots Published by Jill Malandrino on 9 February 2016 The National Bureau of Statistics released a report that reviews current economic conditions in Nigeria.
Market commentary on Nigeria: Take off the sticking plasters Published by Omolade Oladipo on 2 February 2016 As Africa’s largest economy, is Nigeria poised to rise up against the challenges it faced in 2015 and current struggles in the New Year?
How players are powering a Lagos football pitch one step at a time Published by Kate Douglas on 2 February 2016 We talk to the man behind this kinetic energy technology to find out how it compares to other renewable energy solutions, and the future it has on the continent.
